Community Engagement and Solidarity
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What is the definition of community engagement?

  • The process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people to address issues affecting the wellbeing of those concerned (correct)
  • The process of working individually to address issues affecting the wellbeing of people
  • The process of working collaboratively with and through groups of animals to address issues affecting the wellbeing of those concerned
  • The process of working collaboratively with and through groups of plants to address issues affecting the wellbeing of those concerned

    • What does solidarity refer to?

  • The climate of unity among community members based on common responsibilities, objectives, and goals (correct)
  • The absence of shared interests among people in a community
  • The division and conflict within a community
  • The lack of collaboration within a community

    • How is community generally defined?

  • By their membership in political parties
  • By their common cultural heritage, language, beliefs, and shared interest among people (correct)
  • By their geological location and topographic features
  • By their economic status and income levels

    • What are the essential characteristics of communities?

    <p>Diversity and recognition of shared identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of communities in terms of structures and typologies?

    <p>To provide support, collaboration, and networks for individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of community engagement?

    <p>To address issues affecting the wellbeing of those concerned through collaborative work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'citizenship' refer to?

    <p>Rights acquired by being affiliated with a particular community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'community' defined?

    <p>An informally organized social entity characterized by a sense of identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notion of community refers to a group of people living in the same geographical area with locally bounded interpersonal ties?

    <p>Community as shared political and territory and heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'sense of community' according to McMilliam and Chavis (1986)?

    <p>A feeling that members have of belonging, mattering to one another, and shared faith that members’ needs will be met through commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the elements included in the 'Membership' component of the sense of community?

    <p>A sense of personal relatedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notion of community refers to a network of interpersonal ties based around a common interest?

    <p>Community as a network of interpersonal ties based on common interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sense does 'community' pertain to a spiritual and/or emotional connection?

    <p>'Community as profound sharing of spiritual and/or emotional connection'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Commutias' refers to which aspect related to 'community'?

    <p>'Fellowship'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Communis' refers to which aspect related to 'community'?

    <p>'Common'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does citizenship refer to?

    <p>Rights acquired through connection to a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Latin origin of the word 'community'?

    <p>Communitas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic of an informally organized social entity?

    <p>Sense of identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the tradition understanding of community primarily refer to?

    <p>Geographical area and shared government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which notion of community are interpersonal ties based on common interest?

    <p>Community as a network of interpersonal ties based on common interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to McMilliam and Chavis, what does 'membership' in a community refer to?

    <p>Feeling of belonging or sharing a sense of personal relatedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Four Elements of Sense of Community according to McMilliam and Chavis?

    <p>Membership, influence, integration, fulfillment of needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for a sense of spiritual and/or emotional connection in a community?

    <p>Experience of a common problem, bond, or situated cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common basic values shared by members of a community?

    <p>'Shared histories, experiences, geographies, and identities'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Communitas' is associated with which aspect of community?

    <p>'Fellowship'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'solidarity' refer to?

    <p>The climate of a community where people observe unity among members based on their common responsibilities, objectives and goals as a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Latin origin of the word 'community'?

    <p>Communis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'citizenship' refer to?

    <p>The main objective of community engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the essential characteristics of communities?

    <p>Diversities in communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'citizenship' refer to?

    <p>The rights of a person acquired by being affiliated or connected to a particular community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition and Characteristics of Community

    • Community engagement is the process of building relationships with community groups and members to address their needs and concerns.
    • Solidarity refers to the unifying bonds between individuals or groups that promote social cohesion and collective action.

    Definition of Community

    • Community is generally defined as a group of people living in the same geographical area with locally bounded interpersonal ties.
    • Community can also refer to a network of interpersonal ties based around a common interest.
    • 'Community' can also pertain to a spiritual and/or emotional connection.

    Essential Characteristics of Communities

    • Common characteristic of an informally organized social entity is that it is usually based on shared values, beliefs, and norms.
    • Traditional understanding of community primarily refers to a group of people living in the same geographical area with locally bounded interpersonal ties.

    Sense of Community

    • According to McMilliam and Chavis (1986), a sense of community is a feeling of belonging, connection, and commitment to a group of people.
    • The elements included in the 'Membership' component of the sense of community are:
      • Feeling of belonging to a group
      • Feeling of emotional connection to others
      • Feeling of being part of a larger whole
      • Feeling of being connected to others

    Latin Origins

    • The word 'community' originates from the Latin word 'communitas', which refers to a sense of spiritual and/or emotional connection.
    • 'Communis' refers to the common characteristics shared by members of a community.

    Citizenship

    • Citizenship refers to the status of being a member of a particular country or nation, with associated rights and responsibilities.

    Four Elements of Sense of Community

    • According to McMilliam and Chavis, the Four Elements of Sense of Community are:
      • Membership
      • Influence
      • Integration and Fulfillment of Needs
      • Shared Emotional Connection

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    Test your understanding of the concepts and perspectives of community, community engagement, solidarity, and citizenship. Explore the definitions of a community from various viewpoints and integrate lessons from related subjects.

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