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?

Predicting future events Signup and view all the answers

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

To understand the community's progression over time Signup and view all the answers

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

Determining which problems are most pressing Signup and view all the answers

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

To create a roadmap for achieving objectives Signup and view all the answers

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

To outline specific tasks and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

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

To define the specific tasks and responsibilities of all parties Signup and view all the answers

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

What are the necessary steps to achieve the objectives? Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a framework for achieving objectives Signup and view all the answers

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

The cultural context of the community Signup and view all the answers

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

The characteristics present in a group, such as gender, race, and socioeconomic class Signup and view all the answers

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

Because everything in a community needs to be handled Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of inclusion in a community?

To ensure that everyone is valued equally and has access to resources on an equal amount Signup and view all the answers

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

Because the world is a very diverse place Signup and view all the answers

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

Diversity and inclusion are closely related concepts that support each other Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying idea behind the concept of inclusion?

That everyone should be valued equally and have access to resources on an equal amount Signup and view all the answers

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

To recognize the essential steps needed to achieve the community's objectives Signup and view all the answers

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

To monitor and celebrate the community plan's execution Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide time for community members to adjust to changes and offer input Signup and view all the answers

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

It boosts their confidence and provides them with new abilities Signup and view all the answers

What does the GAP analysis consist of?

Three questions about the community's goals and progress Signup and view all the answers

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

Adjusting to new circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Why is collaboration necessary in community development?

Because it is a process that requires multiple people working together Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a successful GAP analysis?

The identification of essential steps that need to be performed Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the oversight committee?

To monitor and evaluate the community plan Signup and view all the answers

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

The ability to collect necessary resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of community development?

Collaboration and participation Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure that community members have time to adjust to changes Signup and view all the answers