This section introduces the existing forms of organization of societies in Southeast Asia.

It
identifies the key social structures that inform the state of social relations and dynamics in select
countries.

Construct a matrix comparing the existing social systems in at least four Southeast Asian
countries. The comparison should highlight the aspect of social organization (kinship, marriage,
rule, etc.), the accompanying social structure/s, and the related/ resulting social relations.
Wherever possible, adopt and state the framework from the previous assignment on what
constitutes a social system.

Social Organizations Social Structures Social Relations

Philippines We call it social Family is the basic Filipinos unique
organization when unit of an characteristic is being
there is something organization in the hospitable. They are
common between the Philippines. warm-blooded person
members. Back in the earlier that other people can
Organization is a age, Filipinos are keen easily deal with.
group of people who believer that the fatherFilipinos have a lot of
shares common is more dominant good values that until
things; it can be compared to the now they practice.
religion, values, mother, patriarchal. One of these is the
beliefs, etc. Women should stay in concept of
Philippines for one the house and do “bayanihan”. In the
formed its social household chores old times, this is
organization through while men provide for referred to the act of
common belief and the living of the the Filipinos to carry a
common religion. family. Later on, men house from one place
Filipinos have strong and women are to another. The main
religious faith, respect equally right. idea of these is that
for authority, and high when one is in need,
regard for amor Kinship is very the organization will
proprio (self-esteem) important in the do something to help
and smooth structure of the and ease the burden of
interpersonal organization, their member.
relationships. The especially with the Filipinos are into
respect for authority is Filipinos. The people. They have the
based on the special Filipinos build kinship habit of extending
honor paid to elder through marriage, their arms as long as
members of the baptism, & they can help their co-
family and, by confirmation. These Filipinos or even
extension, to anyone are the ritual kinship foreigners. It is as if
in a position of power. which was sealed by helping one another is
This positive portrait the mentioned already engraved in
of the Filipinos is ceremonial occasions. the blood of every
 generally favorable to Once a Filipino is Filipinos.
the smooth running of invited to attend this,
society. a bigger social
Another positive structure is being
portrait of Filipino established.
people is being
respectful. Any words
or actions that might
hurt another people
are highly
discouraged in order
for the self-esteem of
one not to be
compromised. Doing
so, internal conflicts
in the organization is
avoided.
Religion is also one of
the foundations of
social organizations in
the Philippines.
Filipinos have strong
personal faith. Even if
the country has a lot
of religions, the
peoples’ belief that
there is a greater
being makes it a
common ground for a
harmonious
organization.
Thailand Thailand’s social Village is the basic Other countries idea
organization is unit of social structure of marriage is like
bounded on the in Thailand. making it official that
agriculture & religion. the couple spends
In addition with this, their time together.
Thai loves their foods But when it comes to
and traditions. Thai couples, they
like to spend more
time with their
families. When
marrying a Thai, it is
as if you married the
whole family.
The most common
formal social
 gatherings in Thailand
are weddings, monk
ordination and
funerals. But the most
important among the
three is the funeral.
One can be excused
for not attending the
other two, but not
attending a funeral is
labeled as improper
and rude.
Thailand &
Philippines have the
same view in
respecting each other
especially the elders.
Both countries are
also family-oriented,
and believe to the idea
of family first.
Indonesia
Malaysia Malaysia’s social In Malaysian society, In Malaysia, there are
men have more power two ways to marry.
organization depends
as compared to First is registering the
on a combination of women. Leaders in union with the
political connections, the country are government and
specialized skills, dominated by men. second is joining in
Even the law favors marriage before
ability in English, and
the men, for example, religious authority.
family money. The custody and Christian Malays may
Malays who belonged guardianship of a marry Buddhists or
to the higher social child will always be Hindus while Muslim
given to them. Malays can only
strata who trained in
marry Muslims.
overseas universities Marriage is a crucial
is highly diverse and step towards
continues to grow in adulthood in the
supremacy as Malaysian society. In
addition to this, not
compared to the being married at the
Malays who belonged age of thirty may
to the middle and draw concerns form
lower social strata of the family members.
the country.