This document discusses human diversity and differences in 3 main sections. It first explores evolutionary differences and how biology, environment and adaptation have led to cultural variations between groups over time. Second, it examines specific types of cultural variations like nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and political and religious identities. Third, it discusses additional concepts like subcultures and pop vs high culture, and encourages understanding differences through sharing personal experiences and perspectives.

1. THE HUMAN MOSAIC
What makes us different ?
(and why we have to understand our differences)

2. AND I QUOTE!
Diversity
is not about how we differ. Diversity is about
embracing one another's uniqueness.
Ola Joseph

3. WE MUST BE ABLE TO
articulate observations on human cultural variation,
social differences, social change, and political
identities.

4. LET’S GET STARTED!
HOW ARE THEY
DIFFERENT?

5. EVOLUTIONARY DIFFERENCES
Interplay of biology, environment and adaptation through time.
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6. TAKE A LOOK AT THESE
HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?

7. CULTURAL VARIATION
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the rich diversity in social practices that different
cultures exhibit around the world

8. TAKE A LOOK AT THESE
WHAT MADE CULTURES DIFFERENT?

9. ENVIRONMENT + HISTORY
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We are products of our natural and social environment

10. “For 10 minutes share with one another the following
information:
1. Your parents’ cultural background
(Ilokano, Visayan, Kapampangan, etc.)
2. The languages and dialects you can speak
3. Your nationality (Filipino, Chinese, American, etc.) or any
foreign descent
After your group discussion, share in class your similarities and
differences.
THINK & PAIR

11. VARIATIONS WITHIN CULTURES
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12. CULTURAL VARIATION
NATIONALITY
NATIONALITY
The identity that is tied to
being part of a nation or
country.
NATION
A “group of people who share
the same history, traditions and
language.”
Oftentimes inhabit a STATE.
ACQUISITION OF NATIONALITY
Natural-born citizen.
Jus soli. Jus sanguinis.
Naturalization.
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13. Smaller cultural groups (ethnic groups)
that share the specific environments,
traditions, and histories that are not
necessarily subscribed to the
mainstream culture.
ETHNOS – “group”, “nation”, “people”
About 180 ethnic groups in the
Philippines.
CULTURAL VARIATION
ETHNICITY

14. TAKE A LOOK AT THESE
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THEM?

15. Gender, Socioeconomic Status, Political Identity and Religion
CULTURAL VARIATION
SOCIAL DIFFERENCES
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16. CULTURAL VARIATION
GENDER
“refers to the
socially constructed
roles, behaviors,
activities, and
attributes that a given
society considers
appropriate for men
and women.” (WHO,
2013)
SEX
refers to the
biological
characteristic of
humans such as male
or female while
gender categories are
more varied.
LGBTQI

18. CULTURAL VARIATION
SEXUAL ORIENTATION/PREFERENCE
HETEROSEXUAL.
Sexually attracted to a person of the opposite sex.
HOMOSEXUAL.
Of the same sex. Gay/lesbian
BISEXUAL.
Attracted to both sexes.
ASEXUAL.
Incapable of being attracted to any sex.
PANSEXUAL/POLYSEXUAL.
Attracted to multiple types of gender identity.
SOGI

19. CULTURAL VARIATION
GENDER IDENTITY
TRANSGENDER.
SO is not related to their genitalia.
TRANSSEXUAL.
Discord between their internal gender and their
genitalia. (sexual reassignment)
SOGI

20. TAKE A LOOK AT THESE
QUESTIONS WE ASK

21. WATCH BIRITERANG BEKI

22. DETERMINANTS
Income, value of assets and savings, cultural interest and
hobbies, education, peers and relatives.
CULTURAL VARIATION
SOCIOECONOMIC CLASS

23. Refers to the set of
attitudes and practices
that an individual
adheres to in relation to
the political systems and
actors within his or her
society.
CULTURAL VARIATION
POLITICAL
IDENTITY

24. CULTURAL VARIATION

25. VARIATIONS WITHIN CULTURES
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ADDITIONAL CONCEPTS

26. A segment of society that shares
distinctive patterns of mores,
folkways, and values which differ
from the pattern of larger
society. A culture within a
culture.
CULTURAL VARIATION
SUBCULTURE

27. Group which values and norms are at odds with or reject that of
the mainstream society.
E.g. Civil Rights Movements; Modern Feminist Movements; Gay
Rights Movement
ISIS; Abu Sayyaf
CULTURAL VARIATION
COUNTERCULTURE

30. Where does that divide emanate from?
CULTURAL VARIATION
POP VS HIGH CULTURE

31. THE GREAT CULTURAL DIVIDE
DO research on the great cultural divide. State your opinion
on the topic in a 1 paragraph, 8-10 sentences essay.

32. SALAMAT PO!
Any questions?
ichbinmacale.wordpress.com

33. CODE: UCSP LESSON 1