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?

<p>Functional Community (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It's important to find the method that effectively addresses community issues and capabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Economic Development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Community Engagement?

<p>A social process of voluntarily bringing about planned change in community life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Functional Perspective (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Systems Theory focus on primarily?

<p>Interdependence of all aspects of society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What leads to action to meet needs in a system?

<p>Recognition of imbalance within the system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Chronosystem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Taking action to meet unmet needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mutual benefits/self-help (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Catalyst/agitator/activist/advocate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sustainable sharing among community members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Achieving social justice through demands and actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Power and resource redistribution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Acting as a catalyst and facilitator in one, while an agitator in the other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Value and appreciate diversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To promote understanding and respect among diverse groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Challenging prejudicial and inequitable relations individuals and communities face (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure consistency and build trust across cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By fostering empathy and mutual respect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common societal inequality mentioned in the text?

<p>Racial discrimination against certain groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Recognizing interconnections between systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in Empowerment Theory?

<p>Guiding people toward achieving a sense of control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Barriers that hinder individuals from reaching their goals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Desire to eradicate inequalities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Helping gain personal, interpersonal, and political power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To emphasize the significance of how things are done (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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