Community Development Principles

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What are the three main reasons discussed in class that make Community Intervention necessary?

Equal distribution of power, opportunities, and wealth

Limited distribution of power, opportunities, and wealth

Unequal distribution of power, opportunities, and benefits (correct)

Balanced distribution of power, opportunities, and benefits

Which type of community is defined by people who live in a certain geographic area?

Experiential Community

Community of Interest

Functional Community

Geographic Community (correct)

What is the focus of Social Development in community development?

Relationships and interactions (correct)

Physical infrastructure like roads and sewers

Production of goods and services

Distribution of financial wealth

Which type of community is based on people sharing common interests?

Functional Community Signup and view all the answers

What was emphasized in week 2 regarding the 'best approach' to community development?

It's important to find the method that effectively addresses community issues and capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which form of community development focuses on the production and distribution of goods and services?

Economic Development Signup and view all the answers

What is Community Engagement?

A social process of voluntarily bringing about planned change in community life Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective aligns with the Ecological Perspective according to the text?

Functional Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What does Systems Theory focus on primarily?

Interdependence of all aspects of society Signup and view all the answers

What leads to action to meet needs in a system?

Recognition of imbalance within the system Signup and view all the answers

Which element reflects changes over time such as generations, according to the text?

Chronosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Rothman's Three Models of Community Organization?

Taking action to meet unmet needs Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of community initiatives in locality development?

Mutual benefits/self-help Signup and view all the answers

Which role does the practitioner play in social action according to the text?

Catalyst/agitator/activist/advocate Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of community resources sharing among members in locality development initiatives?

Sustainable sharing among community members Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of social action, as described in the text?

Achieving social justice through demands and actions Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the intended outcomes of conflict, confrontation, and negotiation in community initiatives?

Power and resource redistribution Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a practitioner's role in neighbourhood level initiatives from that in social action?

Acting as a catalyst and facilitator in one, while an agitator in the other Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the capabilities a culturally competent social service worker should have?

Value and appreciate diversity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for social service workers to recognize and respond effectively to the dynamics of difference?

To promote understanding and respect among diverse groups Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Anti-Oppressive Approach mentioned in the text?

Challenging prejudicial and inequitable relations individuals and communities face Signup and view all the answers

Why is having congruence of behaviors, attitudes, and policies essential for working effectively in cross-cultural situations?

To ensure consistency and build trust across cultures Signup and view all the answers

How does promoting understanding through shared experience contribute to cultural competence?

By fostering empathy and mutual respect Signup and view all the answers

What is a common societal inequality mentioned in the text?

Racial discrimination against certain groups Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of the Intersectionality approach mentioned in the text?

Recognizing interconnections between systems Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in Empowerment Theory?

Guiding people toward achieving a sense of control Signup and view all the answers

In the context of power blocks, what does 'direct power blocks' refer to?

Barriers that hinder individuals from reaching their goals Signup and view all the answers

What is a core value of the Intersectionality approach mentioned in the text?

Desire to eradicate inequalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Empowerment Theory when dealing with marginalized groups?

Helping gain personal, interpersonal, and political power Signup and view all the answers

Why is the focus on process considered important in the context of Intersectionality?

To emphasize the significance of how things are done Signup and view all the answers