How well do you know the concept of community?
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What is the origin of the word "community"?

  • It comes from the Latin words for together and gift. (correct)
  • It comes from the Greek word for social interaction.
  • It comes from the Latin word for organized society.
  • It comes from the Latin word for fellowship.
  • How do sociologists define community?

  • As a group organized around common values.
  • As a group of people with shared feelings, behaviors, and lifestyle
  • There is no consensus among sociologists. (correct)
  • As a group of interacting people living in a common location.
  • What does community involve?

  • Ignoring others.
  • Giving among each other. (correct)
  • Living alone
  • Being antisocial.
  • Study Notes

    • Community refers to a group of people with shared feelings, behaviors, and lifestyle.
    • Humans are social creatures and live their lives in the company of others.
    • Sociologists have not reached a consensus on the definition of community.
    • Traditionally, a community is a group of interacting people living in a common location.
    • The word community is often used to refer to a group organized around common values.
    • The word can also refer to national or global communities.
    • Community comes from the Latin word communitas, which means fellowship or organized society.
    • The word community is derived from the Latin words cum and munus, which mean together and gift, respectively.
    • The term community has had 94 discrete definitions by the mid-1950s.
    • Community is about giving among each other.

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    How much do you know about the concept of community? Test your knowledge with our quiz and learn about the different definitions and interpretations of community, its origins, and its importance for human society. From traditional local communities to global ones, this quiz will challenge your understanding of what it means to be part of a community and how it can shape our lives. Don't miss the chance to discover new insights and interesting facts about this fascinating topic!

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