Community Action and Assessment

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What is the primary aim of community action?

  • To address social problems and achieve social well-being (correct)
  • To gather resources for political campaigns
  • To maintain existing community structures
  • To promote individual achievements

Which of the following best defines weaknesses in a community context?

  • Opportunities for collaborations and partnerships
  • The strengths that support community growth
  • Aspects that the community lacks or needs improvement (correct)
  • Social initiatives that have been successful

What aspect is included in the opportunities of a community?

  • Aspects ripe for intervention to address weaknesses (correct)
  • Characteristics that define the community's culture
  • Existing problems within the community
  • Common language and beliefs shared by the group

Which of the following best describes threats to a community?

<p>Issues that can negatively impact the community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best captures the concept of community dynamics?

<p>The evolving structures of power and population within a community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does partnership play in community action?

<p>It fosters shared vision and responsibility among members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From a sociological perspective, how is a community defined?

<p>As a group of people interacting in a specific area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of socio-cultural aspects in a community involve?

<p>The common cultural heritage, language, and beliefs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is community action characterized in terms of service delivery?

<p>By placing the community at the center of development efforts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT fall under the strengths of a community?

<p>High levels of poverty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Community Action

  • Collective efforts aimed at addressing social issues like inequality, poverty, and environmental degradation.
  • Focuses on enhancing social well-being within communities.

Strengths

  • Distinct characteristics of the community in various sectors: political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, and environmental.

Weaknesses

  • Identifies gaps or needs within the community that require attention or improvement.

Opportunities

  • Areas available for intervention which can help mitigate identified weaknesses.

Threats

  • Existing problems that pose risks to community safety and well-being, including crime and poverty.

Definition of Community

  • Defined by shared cultural heritage, language, beliefs, and interests among members.

Sociological Perspective

  • Emphasizes the interactions and behaviors within a community, which hold significance and set expectations for its members.

Community Dynamics

  • Refers to changes in community structure, including shifts in power and population composition over time.

Partnerships

  • Characterized by high trust, effective communication, and shared vision among community members.
  • Roles and responsibilities within partnerships are clearly defined, facilitating shared decision-making and authority.

Social Science Perspective

  • Views a community as a group of individuals in a specific area who interact with one another.
  • Encompasses disciplines such as Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

Centered Service Development

  • Community action prioritizes the community’s primary needs in service delivery and development.
  • Aims for tailored solutions that directly address local concerns before broader implementation.

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