Sczharmellagne R.

Sarahani UCSP
G12- STEM BOYLE

Topics:
 Becoming a member of society
 How individuals learn culture and become competent members of society?
 How individuals should behave as a part of society?

Consolidated Report
Becoming a member of society enables a person to become a knowledgeable human being and learn
the ways, values, rules, and culture of his or her society. This topic discusses enculturation/socialization,
conformity and deviance, human dignity, rights, and the common good.

Socialization is a lifelong process wherein an individual is oriented and taught by his/her society.
Through socialization, new members of society are being prepared and trained to think, feel, and act
appropriately. Enculturation is a process where one member of the society has to get familiar with one
specific culture. It requires people to learn what is around them, such as their culture, values, and
behavior. Socialization and Enculturation enables people to develop their identities, disciplines, and
aspiration. Identity formation is the development of an individual’s distinct personality, a persisting entity
in a particular stage of life by which a person is recognized or known. This process defines individuals as
others and themselves. Norms are specific guidelines. These rules and expectations specify how people
should and should not behave in a situation. Conversely, values are general guidelines that decide what is
good and wrong. Status describes the position a person occupies in a particular setting. We all occupy
several statuses and play the roles that may be associated with them. A role is the norms, values,
behaviors, and personality characteristics attached to a status.

Conformity is the polar opposite of social deviance. According to Robert Merton, "conformity" refers
to adopting cultural objectives and the valid or accepted ways of accomplishing them. Only conformance
to both reveals non-deviance in his framework of aims and means modifications. Conformity refers to
altering one's thoughts and actions to adapt to the accepted behavior within one's group or society.
Conformity was considered a product of pressure exerted by the group on individuals by social
psychology. Deviance refers to conduct that violates social norms and triggers a negative response from
group members—four types of deviance: Innovation, Ritualism, Retreatism, and Rebellion. Innovation
refers to the acceptance of the goals of a culture but the rejection of the traditional and legitimate means
of attaining those goals. For example, a member of the Mafia values wealth but employs alternative
means of achieving his wealth; in this example, the Mafia member's norms would be deviant. Next is
ritualism, which involves rejecting cultural goals but the routinized acceptance of the means for achieving
the goals. Then, Retreatism is when one rejects both the cultural goals and traditional means of achieving
those goals. Lastly, Rebellion is a case wherein the individual rejects both the cultural goals and
traditional means of achieving them but actively attempts to replace both elements of the society with
different goals and means.

As citizens, we always consider promoting the common good or general welfare. Becoming a
responsible citizen means promoting the common good, such as obeying the law, volunteering in the
community, paying taxes honestly, informing oneself about critical political issues, and respecting the
rights of others. Human dignity and rights are significant concerns when dealing with socialization
deviance and social control issues. Human dignity is the idea that a person has the innate right to be
valued, respected, and treated well. Human rights are legal, social, and ethical principles that consider the
person deserving of liberties and protections under his or her human dignity. Lastly, the common good is
the total of social conditions that allow groups or individuals to reach their fulfillment more thoroughly
and efficiently.
References:

https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-antique/understanding-society-culture-and-
politics/chapter-3-of-ucsp-becoming-a-member-of-society/19655208

https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/icct-colleges-foundation/science-technology-
engineering-and-mathematics/chapter-4-becoming-a-member-of-society/32830309

https://www.slideshare.net/danicalyra/human-rights-dignity-and-the-common-good
Sczharmellagne R. Sarahani Date: September 22, 2023
G12- STEM BOYLE

Group 4 (Understanding of Culture, Society, and Politics)

C. Human dignity, rights and the common good

CONSOLIDATED REPORT
Human dignity
- The English word “dignity” comes from the Latin Word, dignitas, which means
“worthiness”.
- It is some is an intangible idea of one’s self respect, self esteem and self regard.
- It also refers to the idea that a person has the innate right to be valued, respected, and
treated well.
These are the key aspects of Human Dignity:
 Intrinsic Worth: Human dignity implies that individuals have worth and value by their
very nature, not based on external factors or achievements. It suggests that every person
has a unique and irreplaceable contribution to society.

 Equality: Human dignity asserts that all humans are equal in their inherent worth. It
rejects discrimination or prejudice based on factors such as race, gender, age, religion,
disability, or social status.

 Autonomy: Respecting human dignity involves recognizing and upholding an

individual's autonomy and freedom. It means allowing people to make choices about their
lives, bodies, and beliefs, as long as those choices do not harm others.

 Protection: Human dignity provides the basis for protecting individuals from harm,
including physical and psychological abuse, exploitation, or discrimination. It sets ethical
and legal boundaries on how people should be treated.

 Human Rights: Human dignity forms the core of human rights, which are entitlements
and freedoms that individuals possess simply because they are human. Human rights are
designed to protect and uphold the dignity of every person.

 Universal and Inalienable: Human dignity is a universal concept applicable to all

individuals, regardless of cultural, geographical, or temporal differences. It is also
considered inalienable, meaning it cannot be taken away or forfeited, even under certain
circumstances.

Violation against Human dignity:

 Humiliation: refers to acts that humiliate or diminish the self worth of a person or a
group.
 Degradation: refers to the decline of moral or ethical standards in individuals or society,
often involving a decrease in values or principles. Philosophers examine the factors or
behaviors contributing to this decline.
 Dehumanization: the process of treating individuals or groups as less than human,
denying them their rights and dignity, often discussed in philosophy and ethics due to its
moral and social implications.
 Objectification: it is a harmful practice that occurs when individuals or their bodies are
treated as mere objects or commodities. This dehumanizing behavior often involves
sexual connotations and can have serious negative impacts on those who are subjected to
it.
Human rights- are legal, social and ethical principles that consider the human person as
deserving of liberties and protection by virtue of his or her human dignity.
Rights- Rights are entitlements granted to individuals or groups that dictate what they can do
and what they are owed. They play a critical role in shaping interactions between individuals,
institutions, and governments.

Bill of Rights- are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1791,
protecting key individual freedoms and limiting federal government powers.

Classes of Human Rights:

 Natural Rights: Are the rights inherent to man and given to him by God as a human
being.
Example: The right to express one’s opinions and ideas without censorship or persecution.
 Statutory Rights- are specific legal rights established by laws, covering areas such as
labor, consumer protection, and property, and are not inherent.
Example: Labor laws in many countries establish and enforce the right to a minimum
wage to ensure fair compensation for workers.
 Constitutional Rights- rights guaranteed under fundamental charter of the country.
Example: Rights against unreasonable searches and confiscation, rights safeguarding the
accused.

Classification of Constitutional Rights:

 Civil Rights
 Social and Economic
 Political Rights
 Rights of the Accused

Common Good- involves balancing individual rights with the well-being of the entire
community.

Examples of elements making up the common good include:

 Basic rights and freedoms
 Police and fire departments
 National defense
 Courts of law
 Highways
 Public schools
 Safe food and water
 Natural resources

References:
Ortiz, D. L. (2019). Human Rights, Dignity, and the Common Good. Slideshare.net. Retrieved
September 18, 2023, from https://www.slideshare.net/danicalyra/human-rights-dignity-and-the-
common-good
Dedicatora, M. (N.d.) Human Dignity, Human Rights and Common Good. Scribd.com.
Retrieved September 20, 2023, from https://www.scribd.com/presentation/444286311/Human-
Dignity-and-Common-Good