Community Engagement Flashcards
Why does age mean community engagement may vary?
An ageing population within a community means more people of retirement age can devote time
E.g. Grampound most people 65+ so can dedicate time to community run shop
Why does ethnicity and length of residence mean community engagement may vary?
Foreign born short term residents are less likely to engage with a community in such a short time
Especially students on gap years/ visiting family
How does gender mean community engagement may vary?
Women in communities are more likely to engage with regeneration strategies
How does level of deprivation affect community engagement?
East London news website stated “The poor don’t vote”
-Links to media coverage?
However, this isn’t true
Survey found most votes in London were among it’s Bangladeshi community
