Anthropological and
Sociological Perspective on
Culture
Anthropological
• Anthropological is the study of humans and human
behavior and societies in the past and present. Social
anthropology and cultural anthropology study the norms
and values of societes. Linguistic anthropology studies
how language affects social life.
• is wide-ranging, including, fossil remains, non human
primate anatomy and behavior, artifacts from the past
cultures, past and present languages, and all the
prehistoric and contemporary cultures of the world.
Sociological
• Sociological is the scientific study of society,
patterns of social relationships, social
interaction, and culture.
• the systematic interpretation f codes and
conducts in the form of language, symbols, face
expression, dress, food, music etc. used by
people in society.
• Social interaction amongst human in the basic
sociological concept, because all humans and
groups that make up a society socialize.
• Specialists who focus on particular details of specific
interactions as they occur daily are called micro
sociologist and those that focus on larger sections of
the society such as state and economy are called
macro sociologists.
• The causes of cultural changes in a society are cultural
diffusion, innovation, and imposition of cultural change
by outside world.
TWO CONCEPT OF
SOCIOLOGY:
1. Dominant Culture - is the culture of the most powerful
group in
the society
2. Subculture - on the other hand are cultures of groups
whose
values and norms of behavior differ
from those of
the dominant culture.
Culture and Society Complex
and Characteristics
Culture and Society as a society
whole mean it encompasses
beliefs, cultures, practices, value
and knowledge a person shares
as a society.
Culture and Society - this interwined
concepts, often used interchangeably,
but they have distinct meanings. While
culture represents the shared beliefs,
values, customs, and practices of a
group, society refers to the individuals
who live together and interact within that
shared cultural framework.
Examples:
Culture;
*Shared Beliefs and
Values
*Customs and Practices
*Language
*Art ad Liteature
*Social NORMS
Society;
*Individuals
*Social Interaction
*Social Structures
Cultures are rich
tapestries woven with
threads of beliefs and
practices passed down
through generations,
creating a sense of
continuity and shared
Common Examples;
*Beliefs
*Family Values
*Religous Beliefs
*Spiritual Beliefs
*Social Norms
*Practises
*Language
*Food Traditions
*Art and Crafs
*Rituals and Celebration
*Story Telling