7 Questions
Which disciplines study communities?
Sociology, psychology, geography
What are the dimensions of community?
Technological, economic, political, institutional
What does the technological dimension of community refer to?
Technology use and access
What does the economic dimension of community refer to?
Economic activities and resources
What does the institutional dimension of community refer to?
Formal organizations and systems
What role does civil society play in community development?
Promoting social justice
What perspectives influence interventions needed for community development?
Political and institutional
Study Notes
- Community perspectives include local/grassroots, institutional, civil society, and social science disciplines.
- Anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, psychology, geography, and history are social science disciplines that study communities.
- Dimensions of community include technological, economic, political, and institutional.
- The technological dimension refers to technology use and access.
- The economic dimension refers to economic activities and resources.
- The political dimension refers to power structures and decision-making processes.
- The institutional dimension refers to formal organizations and systems.
- Community perspectives and dimensions influence interventions needed for community development.
- Civil society plays an important role in promoting democratic participation, human rights, and social justice.
- Social science disciplines provide different perspectives on community dynamics.
Are you familiar with the different perspectives and dimensions of communities? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on social science disciplines, community development interventions, and the roles of civil society. Explore the technological, economic, political, and institutional dimensions of communities and understand how they shape community dynamics. Learn more about the various perspectives that anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, psychology, geography, and history offer on communities. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the fascinating world of communities!
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