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Formal communities possess a systematic hierarchical ______.
Formal communities possess a systematic hierarchical ______.
structure
Informal communities are formed according to the likes, interests, and ______ of the members.
Informal communities are formed according to the likes, interests, and ______ of the members.
attitudes
Rural areas typically specialize in a particular form of ______, such as farming.
Rural areas typically specialize in a particular form of ______, such as farming.
livelihood
Urban areas have a higher population density with more diverse ______ groups.
Urban areas have a higher population density with more diverse ______ groups.
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Transportation in urban areas is readily available although it may be ______.
Transportation in urban areas is readily available although it may be ______.
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Human services provide free and affordable services such as job training, food, shelter, and support for individuals with physical or mental ______.
Human services provide free and affordable services such as job training, food, shelter, and support for individuals with physical or mental ______.
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The Lions, Masons, and Rotary are examples of service or ______ organizations.
The Lions, Masons, and Rotary are examples of service or ______ organizations.
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Religious organizations, such as the Knights of Columbus, can include members from all ______.
Religious organizations, such as the Knights of Columbus, can include members from all ______.
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Community activist volunteer groups are often oriented toward the quality of ______ life.
Community activist volunteer groups are often oriented toward the quality of ______ life.
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In the arts, individuals such as musicians, dancers, and ______ play essential roles in cultural expression.
In the arts, individuals such as musicians, dancers, and ______ play essential roles in cultural expression.
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Housing development includes both public and private non-profit housing ______ that provide rent subsidies.
Housing development includes both public and private non-profit housing ______ that provide rent subsidies.
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Support staff in the arts, such as stagehands and ______, are crucial for the production of performances.
Support staff in the arts, such as stagehands and ______, are crucial for the production of performances.
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The large population gives rise to close interactions among many people as well as more intense political involvement among ______.
The large population gives rise to close interactions among many people as well as more intense political involvement among ______.
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Community sectors are various groups or subdivisions of the larger community divided based on characteristics such as political, economic, cultural, and religious ______.
Community sectors are various groups or subdivisions of the larger community divided based on characteristics such as political, economic, cultural, and religious ______.
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In the health sector, you can find medical and mental health ______, pharmacists, and hospitals.
In the health sector, you can find medical and mental health ______, pharmacists, and hospitals.
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The education sector includes public and private preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, and ______.
The education sector includes public and private preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, and ______.
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The law enforcement sector includes the local and state police, the court system, and ______.
The law enforcement sector includes the local and state police, the court system, and ______.
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In the business sector, you can find everyone from the self-employed carpenter to ______ corporations.
In the business sector, you can find everyone from the self-employed carpenter to ______ corporations.
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The youth sector generally views youth as ages 18 and ______.
The youth sector generally views youth as ages 18 and ______.
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The media sector encompasses newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, and a vast array of ______.
The media sector encompasses newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, and a vast array of ______.
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Study Notes
Typologies of Communities
- Objectives include distinguishing formal and informal communities, mapping rural and urban communities, and explaining local and global community relationships.
Formal and Informal Communities
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Formal Communities: Created by official authority to achieve specific goals. Organized with a hierarchical structure. Member importance determined by position. Communication flows through a chain of command. Members have professional relationships.
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Informal Communities: Formed based on shared interests, attitudes, and social needs. Have a loose structure. All members are considered equally important. Communication flows freely in all directions. Members have personal relationships.
Social Space
- Defined as physical or virtual areas where community members interact or reside. Examples include social centers, online social media, and other gathering spaces.
Rural-Urban Communities
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Rural Characteristics: Low population density, residents geographically distant from major cities, specialization in particular livelihoods (farming, etc.).
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Urban Characteristics: High population density, diverse subgroups (ethnic, racial, cultural, age, sexual orientation), prevalence of businesses and industries, significant portion of residents living in apartments or rented homes. High levels of traffic and noise, easy access to transportation (though potentially costly). Highly developed with many buildings and structures. Close interaction among many people, and high political involvement.
Community Sectors
- Various groups within a community categorized by political, economic, cultural, and religious beliefs. Examples of sectors include health, education, law enforcement, government, business, youth, media, human services, religion, service/fraternal organization, community activist volunteer groups, culture, housing development, sports and recreation, and agriculture.
Sector Details
- HEALTH: medical and mental health professionals; pharmacies, hospitals, clinics; non-traditional health practitioners and agencies/systems.
- EDUCATION: preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, school committees, teachers, administrators, students, parents and adult basic education/ESOL programs.
- LAW ENFORCEMENT: local and state police, judges, probation officers, prosecutors, court-appointed defense lawyers and offender programs
- GOVERNMENT: regional, provincial, state, local, and tribal governments, bureaucracies, agencies, and elected/appointed officials.
- BUSINESS: from self-employed individuals to multinational corporations.
- YOUTH: youth themselves (ages 18 and under); youth violence prevention programs; organizations like Big Brother/Big Sister; Boys'/Girls' Clubs & scouting; parents, culture & sports/recreation
- MEDIA: newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, blogs, online news and other materials online
- HUMAN SERVICES: non-profit organizations providing free/affordable services like job training, food, shelter, elder services; services for those with physical/mental disabilities, advocacy for immigrants, etc.
- RELIGION: churches, places of worship and their members; religious organizations (Knights of Columbus, CBCP), religious hierarchy (archbishop).
- SERVICE/FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS: Lions, Masons, Rotary, Kiwanis, college fraternities/sororities, veterans' groups.
- COMMUNITY ACTIVIST VOLUNTEER GROUPS: individuals for or against political issues; supportive of existing institutions (e.g. park preservation, school playgrounds). Oriented towards helping non-profits and small businesses; organizing community festivals.
- CULTURE: musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers, actors, designers, visual artists; arts organizations (theaters, orchestras, museums, galleries); stagehands, cameramen, electricians, set builders, etc; and art consumers and supporters.
- HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: public & private non-profit housing agencies focused on rent subsidies & affordable housing; housing developers.
- SPORTS & RECREATION: sports clubs, recreation departments; professional & amateur athletic associations; public/private facilities; coaches, trainers, leaders; athletes, spectators, supporters.
- ENVIRONMENT: individual & organizational environmentalists; conservation land trusts; hunters & fishermen; climbers, mountaineers; wildlife biologists, botanists, ecologists; hikers, canoers, kayakers; water specialists.
- AGRICULTURE: dairy farmers, cheesemakers, winemakers; vineyards; food processors & packers; food consumers
Local and Global Communities
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Local Community: Defined by shared environment, conditions, intent, beliefs, resources, preferences, and needs/risks. Involves local business operators, public agency staff, and residents interacting to share information and resources.
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Global Community: Integrated system of interaction among individuals and groups regardless of time or distance; interconnected across nations through modern telecommunications, despite their economic, political, or social independence. Globalization can include local enterprises growing to have global presence. (e.g. Jollibee fast food chain).
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Test your understanding of different community types, including formal and informal communities, as well as rural and urban distinctions. Explore how communities function and interact within social spaces, both physically and virtually. This quiz aims to deepen your knowledge of local and global community relationships.
