Chapter 9

Question 1

The bottom-up, grassroots mobilization of citizens for the purpose of undertaking activities to improve the condition of something in the community is best described as…

Answer 1

Community Participation

Question 2

What is the firsts step in community organization and building?

Answer 2

Recognizing the issue

Question 3

The individuals who control, both formally and informally, the “political climate” of the community are referred to as…

Answer 3

Gatekeepers

Question 4

People who become involved in the community organizing on an irregular basis, usually over when major decisions are made, are called…

Answer 4

Occasional Participants

Question 5

What would be an example of an individual asset?

Answer 5

Individual business

Question 6

The most accessible assets in community mapping are…

Answer 6

Primary Building Blocks and Religious Organizations

Question 7

The most successful community organizing efforts have been those originating from within the community (T/F)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Coalitions are more successful when they employ consensus methods of decision-making (T/F)

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Hospitals, public schools, and libraries are all considered secondary building blocks or assets of the community (T/F)

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The final step in community organizing process is maintaining outcomes in the community (T/F)

Answer 10

False

Question 11

List the 6 common elements that define a community

Answer 11

1. Membership
2. Common symbol systems
3. Shared values and Norms
4. Mutual Influence
5. Shared needs and commitment to meeting those needs
6. Shared emotional connection