CESC (1st sem) (Pre-lims) Flashcards
latin word of community
communis
communis meaning
“common” or “shared”
is a community where members share
the same geographical vicinity such as a
village, province or neighborhood
Geographical community
is a community formed based on needs, ideas,
interests, identity, practices, and roles in social
institutions such as at home, all work, in
government, society, or the community at large
Non-Geographical community
are
imperative in building community. As
people communicate and interact,
relationships foster. It develops pattern
by which adopted in the environment.
Communication and relationships
a group is formed based on personal ties. This may
include groups formed for pursuing common
interests or goals like forming a small organization
to hold a fund-raising activity such as concerts.
Micro-level community
large group affiliation is formed such as
national communities, international
communities, and virtual communities.
macro-level
The changes in the community
brought about by social, cultural
and environmental experiences
whether it is positive or
negative development that
impacts within the community.
Community Dynamics
- is any activity that aims to increase
the understanding, engagement and
empowerment of communities for the
intention of giving services to
People.
What is Community Action?
There are 3-key points in grasping the
definition more meaningful: (community action)
UNDERSTANDING
ENGAGEMENT
EMPOWERMENT
What are the Different Perspectives?? (4)
The Social Science Perspective
Civil Society Perspective
Local and Grassroots Perspectives
Institutional Perspective
“community as a group of people in a particular area
interacting together.
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The social science perspective
Disciplines in Social Science (5)
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
-This field examines the various aspects of humans,
such as their biology, behavior, culture and social interactions.
Anthropology
This field studies the production, allocation and
consumption of goods and services.
Economics
2 types of community
Geographical Community
Non-geographical Community
Communities in two levels
Micro-level community
Macro-Level
The field encompasses the various ways and
means of allocating power, influence, decision-making. This includes types of governments and management systems, and how people in small bands or informal groups make decisions
when they do not have recognized leaders.
Political science
This discipline studies the human mind, brain, and
social behavior. This extends to interaction between people and
interpersonal relationships.
psychology
This field is the study of society, social order, social interactions, and culture.
Sociology
defined as the networks of relationship among people who
live and work in a particular society
social capital
connection between the individual and the
community.
Communitarianism
Stresses the idea of forming a group, foundation or an organization in service to society. This perspective views society as a community of citizens linked by common interests and collective activity.
Civil Society Perspective
This perspective highlights volunteerism. Members of
communities may involve themselves in various programs or
activities. The community uses self-organization and encourages
the local citizens to contribute to the community by taking
responsibilities and actions.
Local and Grassroots Perspectives
views the community in
three different dimensions.
institutional perspective
It is an existing
establishment or physical
space where members of
the community go for a
certain purpose.
Institutional Perspective (First Dimension)
It is the institutional community
as a social model. This is defined
by networks and institutions
where community group are
formed in certain areas such as
schools, churches or companies.
Institutional Perspective (Second Dimension)
Community is composed of
the ways people act,
interact with each other,
react, and expect each
other to act and interact.
Institutional Perspective (Third Dimension)
are important figures that will guide the members to carry out the plans in pursuit of the group’s objectives. The guidance of a good leader in a group ensures the coherence of plans and better implementation of programs.
Leaders
They are appointed based on
qualifications, attitude and most often, through the votes of the residents.
Formal Power Structure
There are also people who are appointed because of their ability to lead, direct or
achieve without an official leadership title.
Informal Power Structure.
are individuals or bodies
whose authority is based on formal rules and institutions. They are appointed because of their intelligence, reputations, decision-making, dictation from laws and policies and connections
Legal authoritative decision-makers,
community leaders are with direct relation with you through familial relations, affinities or feeling of kinship, and social network,
Interrelationship-
they could be part of an institution or an association, that has a
particular purpose in our community.
Organization-
is necessary in aiding the residents to reflect on ways to be positively involved in its improvement.
aspects of the community
The following are the
aspects of community and the factors to explore. (11)
- Local Politics
- Demographics
- Geography and environmental influence
- Beliefs and Attitudes
- Local economy and businesses
- Income distribution
- Housing
- Educational facilities and programs
- Health and Welfare Systems
- Sources of information and public opinion
- Summary Assessment of Community Issues
- Structure of government
- Decision-making power and control
- Major issues currently in debate
Local Politics
- Population size (total number of people)
- Population density (ratio of people to the space they inhabit)
- Heterogeneity (the extent to which community members have diverse characteristics)
- Ethnic groups
- Names given to various parts of the community
- Areas known for having their own characteristics (ex: industrial area, blue collar
families) - Isolation from or closeness to other communities
- History of the area
- Changes and development of the area
- Demographics
the community’s physical environment
the community’s location and proximity to highways, bodies of water or mountains
* existence of recreational areas concerns regarding environment hazards such as
pollution, power shortages, among others
- Geography and environmental influence
cultural values, traditions and beliefs of various segments of the population
spiritual and political values of the residents
available social agencies and the help they can extend
perceptions of residents as part of the community.
- Beliefs and Attitudes
- businesses, factories and other sources of employment that characterize the community
- nature of business (owned by local residents or government)
- Local economy and businesses
- public assistance benefits available to residents
- median income level of residents
- income levels and corresponding percentage of population.
- Income distribution
- housing conditions
- population density
- types of housing
- ownership and status of houses (rental, real estate, etc)
- Housing
- education system
- extent of community support
- existence of public and private schools
- adherence to intended curriculum of the Department of Education
- attention to special population (e.g., children with special needs) and to cultural
differences. - extent to which education brings out the best in the children (participation in competitions,
profile of graduates, training students holistically) - adequate preparation for adults to enter the labor force
- Educational facilities and programs
- adequate numbers of health professionals and specialists
- social service programs
- respect of service providers to the needs and values of minority populations
- availability of fire and police protection
- safety of the environment
- the residents’ view on public safety and justice system.
- Health and Welfare Systems
- presence of TV and radio stations and newspapers which provide the people information
and perspectives on current events - community organizations’ capacity to update residents on important information
- the capacity of the sources of information to enhance the residents’ skills to promote
positive change - the presence of community leaders who speak for various marginalized subgroups.
- Sources of information and public opinion
- overall assessment of community’s functioning
- dealing with social problems (youth gangs, poverty, abuse)
- gaps in social, health care, and other community and educational services
- Summary Assessment of Community Issues
is an important figure in the community.
leader