Understanding Diversity

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What is a strategy for getting community members to discuss the positive and negative aspects of their community?

  • Holding a town hall meeting
  • Creating a social media campaign
  • Conducting a poll
  • Asking about historical events (correct)

Why is it important to prioritize problems in a community?

  • Because some problems warrant greater attention and concern than others (correct)
  • Because some problems are more peculiar to certain subsets of the population
  • Because all problems are equally important
  • Because some problems are larger in scope

What is a reason why problems in a community vary greatly from one another?

  • Because they affect different subsets of the population (correct)
  • Because of the community's size
  • Because of the community's history
  • Because they have different causes

What is a potential application of a community's historical timeline?

<p>Predicting future events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to identify key events in a community's history?

<p>To understand the community's progression over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge when addressing problems in a community?

<p>Determining which problems are most pressing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of developing a straightforward plan of action in community development?

<p>To create a roadmap for achieving objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of having agreements between community members and partners?

<p>To outline specific tasks and responsibilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a memorandum of understanding in community development?

<p>To define the specific tasks and responsibilities of all parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key questions to answer when developing a plan of action in community development?

<p>What are the necessary steps to achieve the objectives? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of creating a plan of action in community development?

<p>To provide a framework for achieving objectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key considerations when developing a plan of action in community development?

<p>The cultural context of the community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically referred to by the term 'diversity' in a group?

<p>The characteristics present in a group, such as gender, race, and socioeconomic class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to pay attention to variety in a community during community development?

<p>Because everything in a community needs to be handled (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of inclusion in a community?

<p>To ensure that everyone is valued equally and has access to resources on an equal amount (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why a single community may have a diverse population?

<p>Because the world is a very diverse place (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between diversity and inclusion in a community?

<p>Diversity and inclusion are closely related concepts that support each other (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying idea behind the concept of inclusion?

<p>That everyone should be valued equally and have access to resources on an equal amount (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of carrying out a GAP analysis?

<p>To recognize the essential steps needed to achieve the community's objectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining regularly planned gatherings to discuss the community's progress?

<p>To monitor and celebrate the community plan's execution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of planning and preparation in community development?

<p>To provide time for community members to adjust to changes and offer input (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of empowering community members to tackle challenges?

<p>It boosts their confidence and provides them with new abilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the GAP analysis consist of?

<p>Three questions about the community's goals and progress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge that community members may face during the community development process?

<p>Adjusting to new circumstances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is collaboration necessary in community development?

<p>Because it is a process that requires multiple people working together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a successful GAP analysis?

<p>The identification of essential steps that need to be performed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the oversight committee?

<p>To monitor and evaluate the community plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of planning and preparation in community development?

<p>The ability to collect necessary resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of community development?

<p>Collaboration and participation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of planning and preparation in community development?

<p>To ensure that community members have time to adjust to changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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