Community Dynamics and Actions Flashcards
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The term ______ refer to a pattern or process of change, or
growth, or activity
dynamics
Involves understanding:
● Needs of the community
● Involvement of members in
decision-making
● Social networks
● Services and policies
Community Dynamics
The critical approaches in
exploring community dynamics
and its processes focus on:
● Community power relations
● Leadership
● Social change
Community Dynamics
This is the community’s
capacity to have control of
their own activities and
resources, and their ability to
exercise decision-making.
Community Power Relations
In a community, its leaders
must be able to lead the
members in carrying out
their shared objectives.
Leadership
This can be characterized by
alterations of cultural attitudes,
values, behavior, or social
organization.
Social Change
These are collective
activities done by
members of a
community that aim
to address the needs
of its members.
Community Actions
This is the process of
working collaboratively
with a community through
volunteering and civic
involvement.
Community Engagement
The sense of responsibility
and accountability to one’s
community
Solidarity
Membership and
fulfillment of duties to
one’s own community
Citizenship
They aim to address different
social issues in a progressive
way that fits the present-day
society.
Applied Social Sciences
By applying psychological
principles and communication
skills, they encourage and
strengthen individuals to
overcome challenges and
reach their fullest potential.
Guidance Counselors
They organize communities and
promote empowerment and
liberation of people, especially
those who are oppressed or
marginalized
Social workers
They provide access to accurate,
reliable, fair, and relevant
information that benefit all
communities. They also protect
and practice freedom of
expression.
Communicators, Journalists,
and Media Personnel
