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What is the primary focus of community action?
What is the primary focus of community action?
- Reducing community involvement in local governance
- Centralizing decision-making power
- Putting communities at the heart of their local services (correct)
- Encouraging individualistic behavior
Which of the following principles does community action NOT involve?
Which of the following principles does community action NOT involve?
- Human rights
- Participatory development
- Social equality
- Economic exclusivity (correct)
What is an essential aspect of community engagement?
What is an essential aspect of community engagement?
- Exclusivity in participation
- Top-down communication
- Sharing knowledge, skills, and ideas (correct)
- Limiting access to information
Which concept best describes the relationship between communities and their services?
Which concept best describes the relationship between communities and their services?
What does solidarity in a community imply?
What does solidarity in a community imply?
What does participatory development prioritize?
What does participatory development prioritize?
How is citizenship related to community engagement?
How is citizenship related to community engagement?
Which element contributes to a sense of community?
Which element contributes to a sense of community?
What is a key outcome of effective community action?
What is a key outcome of effective community action?
Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of community in social change?
Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of community in social change?
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Study Notes
Community Structure and Definitions
- Outer walls historically protected urban structures like temples and government buildings.
- The polis, an ancient Greek city-state, consisted of an urban center surrounded by rural areas.
Sociological Perspectives on Community
- Gemeinschaft vs. Gesellschaft:
- Gemeinschaft (community): characterized by shared identity, norms, and personal relationships.
- Gesellschaft (society): defined as formal, individualistic, and transactional interactions.
- Social institutions (market, state) are ideologically driven to promote welfare within these contexts.
Civil Society Perspective
- Civil society operates outside traditional institutions (family, market, government).
- It serves as a platform for social change, connecting marginalized individuals with supportive groups.
- Emphasizes actions taken for the common good.
Elements of Community
- Four components create a sense of community:
- Membership
- Influence
- Integration and fulfillment of needs
- Shared emotional ties
Historical Context and Community Action
- The concept of community dates back to the polis of ancient Greece.
- Modern community action prioritizes local services, sharing knowledge, skills, and ideas.
- Core values include human rights, social equality, gender equality, and participatory development.
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