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What is one of the primary functions of understanding community dynamics?
What is one of the primary functions of understanding community dynamics?
Which social science discipline focuses primarily on power relations and decision-making within communities?
Which social science discipline focuses primarily on power relations and decision-making within communities?
How does anthropology contribute to community studies?
How does anthropology contribute to community studies?
What is 'community work' primarily aligned with?
What is 'community work' primarily aligned with?
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The term 'communitas' contributes to the understanding of community as what?
The term 'communitas' contributes to the understanding of community as what?
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Why is learning about communities essential for individuals?
Why is learning about communities essential for individuals?
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What aspect is NOT typically examined in the study of sociology?
What aspect is NOT typically examined in the study of sociology?
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Careers in community studies tend to be characterized by what focus?
Careers in community studies tend to be characterized by what focus?
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What is a key characteristic of urban areas?
What is a key characteristic of urban areas?
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How does population density in local communities typically compare to that in urban areas?
How does population density in local communities typically compare to that in urban areas?
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What primarily defines a local community?
What primarily defines a local community?
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What is meant by the term 'global community'?
What is meant by the term 'global community'?
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Which characteristic typically does NOT define urban areas?
Which characteristic typically does NOT define urban areas?
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How may local community initiatives gain global traction?
How may local community initiatives gain global traction?
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What is a common outcome of high population density in urban areas?
What is a common outcome of high population density in urban areas?
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Which aspect of community organizations is highlighted in the characteristics of the community sector?
Which aspect of community organizations is highlighted in the characteristics of the community sector?
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What is primarily emphasized by Alfred McCoy's study regarding families in the Philippines?
What is primarily emphasized by Alfred McCoy's study regarding families in the Philippines?
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Which of the following dimensions does NOT form part of the structural dimensions of a community?
Which of the following dimensions does NOT form part of the structural dimensions of a community?
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The economic dimension of a community is concerned with what aspect?
The economic dimension of a community is concerned with what aspect?
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What characteristic does NOT define legal-authoritative decision-makers in a community?
What characteristic does NOT define legal-authoritative decision-makers in a community?
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Which of the following best describes the socio-political dimension of a community?
Which of the following best describes the socio-political dimension of a community?
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Effective communication in community leadership is important for what primary reason?
Effective communication in community leadership is important for what primary reason?
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Which statement about community power is correct?
Which statement about community power is correct?
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Communities categorized as formal typically exhibit which characteristic?
Communities categorized as formal typically exhibit which characteristic?
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Which type of community relationship is characterized by personal connections rather than professional ties?
Which type of community relationship is characterized by personal connections rather than professional ties?
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What key element is essential for effective community leadership?
What key element is essential for effective community leadership?
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The cultural dimension of a community primarily encompasses what?
The cultural dimension of a community primarily encompasses what?
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What is NOT a typical characteristic of rural areas?
What is NOT a typical characteristic of rural areas?
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Which dimension of a community is primarily focused on resource allocation and production?
Which dimension of a community is primarily focused on resource allocation and production?
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What aspect of community dynamics involves examining exchanges and interactions over time?
What aspect of community dynamics involves examining exchanges and interactions over time?
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What does the term 'polis' refer to in the context of an ideal community?
What does the term 'polis' refer to in the context of an ideal community?
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Which field studies the relationships and social interactions among individuals?
Which field studies the relationships and social interactions among individuals?
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What is the primary aim of economics within a community?
What is the primary aim of economics within a community?
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How does Aristotle's perspective on community differ from Plato's?
How does Aristotle's perspective on community differ from Plato's?
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What defines social capital in a community?
What defines social capital in a community?
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What kind of institutions are described as having formal rules and regulations?
What kind of institutions are described as having formal rules and regulations?
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What role do social institutions play in a community?
What role do social institutions play in a community?
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How is volunteerism associated with community involvement?
How is volunteerism associated with community involvement?
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What is communitarianism's main focus?
What is communitarianism's main focus?
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What is characterized as collective behavior arising from participant attitudes?
What is characterized as collective behavior arising from participant attitudes?
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What distinguishes formal institutions from informal institutions?
What distinguishes formal institutions from informal institutions?
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Which of these is an example of a civic organization in the Philippines?
Which of these is an example of a civic organization in the Philippines?
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What aspect of community does the 'organic perspective' likely address?
What aspect of community does the 'organic perspective' likely address?
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How do communities frame their goals according to the content provided?
How do communities frame their goals according to the content provided?
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Study Notes
Community Engagement
- Community is derived from Latin words meaning "common" or "shared quality"
- Understanding communities helps appreciate daily interactions and collective challenges
- Sociology examines group formations, relationships, and dynamics within a social structure
- Political Science focuses on power relations, authority, and decision-making
- Anthropology explores the complexities of history and culture in communities
- Community studies careers are inter- or multi-disciplinary, focusing on community advocacy
- Social sciences view community as interacting people sensitive to each other's emotions
- Greek thinkers like Plato and Aristotle conceptualized ideal communities
Social Science Perspective
- Communitarianism connects individuals and communities, emphasizing roles and relationships
- Social institutions coordinate community values, goals, and actions
- Social institutions are established rules for predictable community behavior
- Institutions are categorized as formal (legally codified) and informal (practices, norms)
- Communities create and formulate institutions, shaping their identity despite diversity
- Institutions imply a notion of what is considered "normative" or appropriate behavior within a community
- Communities can serve as a group organizing for social good, with common interests connecting individuals
Civil Society Perspective
- Community members are involved in various programs and activities
- Communities use self-organization, local citizen contributions, and problem-solving
- Leaders and community members work together and identify needs, formulate programs, and take actions
Organic Perspective
- Individuals create situations and opportunities for social relationships and group formation
- Interrelationships within communities are facilitated by familial relations, feelings of kinship, and social networks
- Filipino communities often emphasize extended families and blood relations
- Studying community structure and dynamics helps explain how communities change and develop
Institutional Perspective
- Community structure refers to attributes and characteristics of component parts
- Community dynamics include exchanges, interactions, and community changes across time
- Four structural dimensions (geographic, socio-political, economic, cultural) inform community understanding
Elements and Typologies of Community
- Geographic Dimension: Physical space, resource location, environmental concerns (pollution, shortages)
- Socio-Political Dimension: Power relations, individual/group relationships, dominance/marginalization
- Economic Dimension: Resource allocation, production, and distribution
- Cultural Dimension: Values, beliefs, collective identity, diversities, relationships, experiences
- Power Relations: Legal-authoritative decision-makers, influencers
- Leadership: Effective communication, social capital-building, community engagement, collaboration
- Community Power: Community control over activities, resources, and goals
Typologies of Communities
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Formal vs. Informal: Formal (official, systematic) vs Informal (attitudinal, social needs)
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Rural-Urban Communities: Contrast in population density, location, livelihoods, development, interactions
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Local Communities: Integration, shared environment, conditions, cohesiveness
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Global Communities: Integration and interaction between individuals/groups across time/space, connected through modern communication and economic factors
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Community Sector: Voluntary, autonomous community organizations, beyond state control (social, political, economic, religious)
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Local and global communities' interaction, impacting each other with potential global outreach from local initiatives.
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Explore the intricate dynamics of communities from various social science perspectives such as sociology, political science, and anthropology. This quiz delves into the historical and cultural aspects that shape community engagement and the roles individuals play within these groups.
