Understanding Culture,

Society, and Politics

Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Human Responses to Emerging
Challenges in Contemporary
Societies
Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics – Senior High School
Quarter 2 – Module 7: Human Responses to Emerging Challenges
in Contemporary Societies
First Edition, 2020

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Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Human Responses to Emerging
Challenges in Contemporary
Societies

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities
in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module, be reminded
of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
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4. Observe honesty and integrity in accomplishing the tasks and in
checking your answers.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will
experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn!

Social changes are inevitable. Through the years, modification of

structural pattern of society and social behavior are eminently noticeable.
Accordingly, people try to be resilient, flexible, and responsive in order to
survive in the emerging challenges they face.
The focus of this module:

Human Responses to Emerging Challenges in Contemporary

Societies

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. identify different emerging challenges in contemporary societies and
its causes;
2. cite possible responses to emerging challenges in contemporary
societies; and
3. analyze the impacts of human responses to emerging challenges in
contemporary societies.

Let Us Try!

Activity: Match it well!

Direction: Resolve the emerging challenges found in column A by matching

it to the most alleviating and appropriate human responses that are cited in
column B. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided before each
item.

Column A Column B
Answer Emerging Challenges Human Responses

____________ 1. Climate Change a. Ralph is an agriculture engineer

and a member of an
organization that aims to
propagate new farming
methodologies and crop
production. Thus, he conducts
free Agri-farming workshop
every weekend.

____________ 2. Malnutrition b. Rica is a student leader. One of

her advocacies is to encourage
the youth to avoid illegal drugs.
Hence, she facilitated anti-drug
symposium and posted anti-

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 drug posters in the conspicuous
area of their school.
____________ 3. Unemployment c. Navia is an owner of a
restaurant. He really advocates
gender equality in the
workplace. Consequently, he
always provides equal treatment
and opportunities to his
workers.
____________ 4. Gender Bias d. Mandy’s Incorporated is
considered as one of the biggest
detergent soap suppliers in the
country. Consequently, the
company uses large amount of
plastic in order to pack its
products. However, the
company facilitated “Balik-
Plastic Drive”, which aims to
encourage people to collect and
recycle plastic wrapper in
exchange for free detergent
soap.
____________ 5. Food security crisis e. Ana is a member of a civic
organization that aims to
facilitate healthy lifestyle
seminar and provide free
healthy and nutritious food to
needy people. Through the
endeavor of her organization,
the populace becomes healthier.
f. The Municipal Mayor of Malinaw
wanted to help his people to be
employed. So, he regularly
conducts job fair and invites
local and international investors
to put up business in their
municipality.

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 Let Us Study

Activity: That’s what I can do!

Direction: Examine the pictures of emerging challenges that are shown

below. Cite at least four (4) personal responses that will possibly resolve
these following emerging challenges.
Pictures Personal Responses

1. ________________________________
________________________________
2. ________________________________
________________________________
3. ________________________________
________________________________
4. ________________________________
________________________________
The Emergence of COVID-19 Pandemic

1. ________________________________
________________________________
2. ________________________________
________________________________
3. ________________________________
________________________________
4. ________________________________
_________________________________

Youths who are engaging in Smoking

1. ________________________________
________________________________
2. ________________________________
________________________________
3. ________________________________
________________________________
4. ________________________________
________________________________

Deforestation

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Activity: Let us read!

Read the text carefully.

The spectrum of challenges that are confronted by humanity in the

contemporary societies

Through the years, human race has been experiencing changes in

different aspects of life. Consequently, these changes are really inevitable
that cause the emergence of different challenges which are being faced by
humanity.

The table below presents the emerging challenges in the contemporary

societies, including their causes and the initiated responses of human
beings on how to resolve them.

Emerging Causes Sample Human

Challenges Responses/Initiatives
Food Security 1. Population In order to unravel food security
Growth in Mindanao, the Food and
2. Changing tastes of Agriculture Organization of the
the consumer United Nations supports the
3. Climate change Philippine Government by
4. Water scarcity implementing Mindanao Strategic
5. Fewer people are Programme for Agriculture and
choosing farming Agribusiness (MSPAA) 2015-2022,
as an occupation that aims to:
a. Increase production and
productivity
b. Promote appropriate
technologies
c. Promote climate-smart
technologies that can respond
effectively to climate change
impacts and natural disasters
d. Improve competitiveness and
profitability of small-scale
agriculture
e. Improve governance and
institutional framework for
accessing technologies, credit,
and markets.
(Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United
Nations).
Low Inclusive 1. Global Financial As cited in the article of Breen
Economic Crisis 2020 in the World Economic
Growth 2. Unemployment Forum that in 2015 the United

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 3. Economic Nation set the Sustainable
Inequality Development Goals for 2030.
Some of the said objectives touch
on inclusive growth and social
inclusion. Certainly, goal 8 aims
to promote inclusive and
sustainable economic growth and
goal 10 targets to reduce
inequality within countries and
among countries.
Unemployment 1. Changing of In order to lessen the number of
technologies jobless Filipino, the Philippine
2. Workers are Government through the Bureau of
under pressure to Workers with Special Concerns
constantly acquire (BWSC) of the Department of
skills and adjust Labor and Employment (DOLE)
to the evolving initiated the Starter KITS
and emerging Project. This is a livelihood
industries formation approach that is
intended to improve socio-
economic aspect of workers in the
informal economy, sectors with
special concerns, and displaced
wage workers (local and overseas)
and their families. DOLE will
provide a livelihood starter KITS
comprising of a set of services
that will enable the target
recipients to quickly start a
livelihood endeavour and become
self-employed (Bureau of Workers
with Special Concerns).
Climate 1. The massive use of In 2008, the Philippine Congress
Change fossil fuels enacted Republic Act 9729 also
2. Deforestation or known as the Climate Change
exploitation of Act. It mandates the
forests mainstreaming of climate change
3. Improper waste (CC) deliberations into
disposal government policy and
4. Mining planning. This law provides the
foundation for the creation of the
Climate Change Commission, the
National Framework Strategy on
Climate Change (NFSCC) for
2010-2022, and the National
Climate Change Action Plan
(NCCAP) for 2011-2028 (Climate
Change Services, 2020).

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Gender 1. Uneven access to In order to promote gender
Inequality education equality in the government
2. Lack of agencies and offices, the Civil
employment Service Commission has been
equality mainstreaming the application of
3. Lack of legal Gender and Development (GAD).
protection Moreover, to pursue the said
4. Lack of religious endeavor in the learning
freedom institution, the Department of
5. Lack of political Education codified DepEd Order
representation 32, series of 2017 - Gender-
Responsive Basic Education
Policy. Through this, DepEd
promotes gender equality through
Gender-Responsive Basic
Education (Department of
Education, 2017).
Health 1. Population When COVID 19 – Pandemic
Security Crisis Growth started, all affected countries
(Example: The 2. Rapid adapted and imposed health
Emergence Urbanization safety protocols recommended by
COVID-19 3. Environmental the World Health Organization
Pandemic) degradation such as:
4. Misuse of - Wash your hands often
antimicrobials - Cough or sneeze in your bent
5. Weak health elbow, not on your hands.
systems - Avoid touching your eyes, nose
and mouth
- Limit social gatherings and time
spent in crowded places
- Avoid close contact with someone
who is sick
- Clean and disinfect frequently
touched objects and surfaces
(World Health Organization,
2020)

Moreover, governments acted

swiftly to create appropriate
financial and legal actions in
order to respond to the socio-
economics crisis brought by the
pandemic. This can provide
financial assistance to medical
practitioners and expedite the
creation of vaccine.

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Activity: Examining the fact!
Direction: Examine the practicability and effectiveness of the human
responses to resolve emerging responses in the contemporary societies.
Is it Is it
practical? Justification effective? Justification
(Yes or No) (Yes or No)
Fast track _______________ __________________
the _______________ __________________
development ___________ _______________ ___________ __________________
vaccine for _______________ __________________
COVID-19
The ________________ __________________
integration ________________ __________________
of Gender ___________ ________________ ___________ __________________
and ________________ __________________
Development
(GAD) in the
workplace
The use of ________________ __________________
machineries ________________ __________________
in planting ________________ __________________
crops and ___________ ________________ ___________ __________________
food ________________ __________________
production

Let Us Practice

Direction: Answer the following question carefully.

1. Among the emergent challenges cited, which is the hardest to resolve?

Why?
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Why is it important for the humanity to respond to the emerging
challenges?
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Cite a specific challenge that Filipinos may face and must resolve.
How can they respond to this?
_____________________________________________________________________
4. Why is it important for Filipinos to work hand in hand to resolve
emerging challenges, particularly the COVID-19 Pandemic?
_____________________________________________________________________
5. What specific human virtues or capacities should be applied in order
to resolve emerging challenges? How can these be beneficial?
_____________________________________________________________________

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 Let Us Practice More

Activity: Tell me the story.

Direction: Cite a specific emerging problem/challenge that your local
community (barangay, city, or municipality level) is facing. Then, create
comic strip portraying possible responses that the local populace would do
to resolve such problem. Use any art materials that are available inside your
house. The following are the bases in evaluating your work:
a. Content - 10 points
b. Artistry - 10 points
c. Originality - 10 points
d. Effort - 10 points

Local Problem/Challenge: ______________________________________

Possible response of the local populace that will be portrayed through

comic strip:

Let Us Remember

Activity: My Bubbly Ideas…

Direction: Complete the following sentences using your own
ideas.

The most significant idea/s that I

learn from the lesson is/are…

____________________________________

I can apply this/these through…

_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
It is important to examine human
_____________________________________
responses on emerging challenges in
___________________________________
the contemporary societies because…
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
__________________________

I can apply this/these through… 8

______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
 Let Us Assess
Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of climate change?

a. excessive use of fossil fuels c. global economic crisis
b. exploitation of forests d. illegal mining
2. Which of the following are the causes of food security?
I. Population Growth
II. Changing tastes of the consumer
III. Climate change
a. I and II only c. III and IV only
b. II and III only d. All of the above
3. Mark is a teacher. In his class, he typically reminds his students to
respect sexual orientation and gender identity of other people. Based
on the situation, which of the following emerging challenges will be
resolved by Teacher Mark?
a. gender equality c. gender inequality
b. gender equinox d. gender inability
4. Which of the following are the causes of unemployment?
I. Changing of technologies
II. Increase production and productivity
III. Workers are under pressure to constantly acquire skills and
adjust to the evolving and emerging industries
a. I and II only c. II only
b. II and III only c. All of the above
5. Which of the following conditions will possibly realize food security?
I. Increase production and productivity
II. Promote appropriate technologies
III. Promote climate-smart technologies that can respond effectively
to climate change impacts and natural disasters
a. I and II only c. I and III only
b. II and III only d. All the above
6. Which of the following is NOT true about Republic Act 9729 also
known as the Climate Change Act?
I. It mandates the mainstreaming of climate change (CC)
deliberations into government policy and planning.
II. It provides the foundation for the creation of the Climate
Change Commission,
III. It paves the creation of the National Framework Strategy on
Climate Change (NFSCC) for 2010-2025.
c. I and II only c. II only
d. II and III only d. III only

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 7. Erning is the mayor of his town. In order to avoid the spread of highly
contagious illness, what are the possible actions that he may impose
for his constituents to observe?
I. Stay at home II. Social Distancing
III. Wearing of face mask IV. Drinking of carbonated drinks
a. I and II only c. I, II and IV only
b. I, II and III only d. All of the above

8. The Sustainable Development Goals of United Nation for 2030

touches on inclusive growth and social inclusion. Which of the
following endeavour describe the goal 10 of the said target?

I. increases the production of livestock and agricultural product

II. promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth
III. targets to reduce inequality within countries and among countries.
a. I only c. III only
b. II only d. II and III only

9. Andres is the Captain of Barangay Mabungahon. He wanted to help

his people to be employed. Thus, he regularly taps the Public
Employment Service Office to conduct career guidance and skills
development. Moreover, he encourages local and foreign investors to
put up their business in their barangay in order to create job
opportunities. Based on the situation, what particular problem would
be solved by him?
a. employment c. increase of salary
b. unemployment d. domestic related abuses

10. Is rushing the process of developing a COVID-19 vaccine risky?

a. Yes, because it will harm the humanity.

b. Yes, because it takes a long period of time to create a safe vaccine.
c. No, because it was made known by scientists
d. No, because scientists encourage us to be vaccinated.

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 Let Us Enhance

Activity: May I know it?

Directions: Create a simple activity plan that will motivate other people to
become adaptive and resilient in facing the emerging challenges in
contemporary societies. You can ask you parents, siblings, or relatives to
assist you in making this activity.

Criteria:
Details/Ideas – 10 points
Organization of ideas – 10 points
Sentence structure – 10 points
Name of Activity:

Objective/s:

Procedure/s:

Time Frame:

Persons Involved:

Needed Materials:

Budgetary
Requirement: (If it
is needed)
Expected output:

Guide question:

1. Is there any difficulty that you experienced in the creation of the

activity plan? Justify your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________

2. Do you believe that your conceptualized activity can motivate other

people to become adaptive and resilient in facing the emerging
challenges in contemporary societies? Why?
_____________________________________________________________________

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 Let Us Reflect
Activity: My House of Reflection and Commitment

Direction: State your personal reflection about the lesson and your pledge to
become responsive in confronting the emerging challenges in contemporary
societies through completing the illustration below.

Criteria:
Details/Ideas – 10 points
Organization of ideas – 10 points
Sentence structure – 10 points

I,… ______________________
Name

I reflected that…
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

I pledge to be responsive in confronting the

emerging challenges through…
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

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 Answer key to Activities

Rubric for Art Activities

Mastery Accomplished Unacceptable
a. 5. Components
10 – 8 7–4 3–1
c. 4.
f. 3. Artistry Skills Drawing exhibits Drawing contains Drawing lacks
attention to detail many strong detail. Little
e. 2. and a variety of elements but effort in work
d. 1. drawing techniques. needs further and appears
refinement and improvised and
fine-tuning. Only looks
Let Us Try! a few drawing incomplete. No
techniques used. variety in
drawing
techniques.
10. b. Originality The student Tried a few ideas Fulfilled the
9. b. explored several but based his/her assignment, but
choices, generating work on gave no
8. c. many ideas, someone else’s evidence of
unusual idea. trying anything
7. b. combinations or unusual.
6. d. changes on several Shows no
ideas. evidence of
5. d. original thought.

4. a. Effort The output is Worked hard and Chose only

complete and completed the easy projects
3. c. shows effort far project but could and did the
2. a. beyond that which have improved work
was required with more effort. indifferently.
1. c. Completed with
minimum effort
Let Us Assess or not finished.

Rubric for Written Works

Mastery Accomplished Unacceptable
Components
10 – 8 7–4 3-1
Details/Ideas Main Main ideas are Main
ideas are clear and somewhat clear. ideas are not clear.
are well supported by
detailed and accurate
information.
Organization of Information are Information are somewhat Information are presented in
ideas related and presented in presented in a logical order a logical manner
a logical order.

Sentence All sentences are well Most sentences are well Sentences sound
structure constructed and have constructed, but they awkward, are
varied structure and have a similar structure distractingly repetitive,
length. The learner and/or length. The or are difficult to understand.
makes no errors in author makes several The author
grammar, mechanics, errors in grammar, makes numerous errors
and/or spelling. mechanics, and/or in grammar, mechanics,
spelling that interfere and/or spelling
with understanding. that interfere with
understanding.

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 References

Breene, Keith. “Why does inclusive growth matter”. World Economic Forum,
2016. Accessed October 2, 2020,
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/why-does-inclusive-
growth-matter/

Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns. “Kabuhayan-Starter-Kits”.

Accessed October 2, 2020, http://www.bwsc.dole.gov.ph/28-
programs-projects/dileep/kabuhayan-starter-kits.html

Civil Service Commission. “CSC Gender and Development (GAD)

Agenda.” Accessed October 3, 2020. http://www.csc.gov.ph/2014-02-21-
08-16-56/2014-02-21-08-19-19/csc-gender-and-development-gad-
agenda.html

Climate Change Service. “Government Response”. Climate Change in the

Philippine Context, Last Modified 2020. Accessed October 3, 2020.
https://climatechange.denr.gov.ph/

Department of Education. “Gender Responsive Basic Education Policy”.

Accessed October 1, 2020. https://www.deped.gov.ph/2017/06/29/do-
32-s-2017-gender-responsive-basic-education-policy/

Food and Agriculture of the United Nations. “FAO in Mindanao”. Accessed

October 3, 2020. http://www.fao.org/3/ca5540en/ca5540en.pdf

World Health Organization. “COVID-19 Transmission and Protective-

Measures”. Accessed October 1, 2020.
https://www.who.int/westernpacific/emergencies/
covid-19/information/transmission-protective-measures

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