2. COMMUNITY
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⊳ SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE
⊳ INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
⊳ CIVIL SOCIETY PERSPECTIVE
⊳ LOCAL AND GRASSROOTS PERSPECTIVE
can be defined from four perspective:
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SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE
⊳ Community is defined as a
group of people in a
particular area interacting
with each other.
⊳ The relationships in a
society are considered
necessary for effective
community functions.
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INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
⊳ Communities are organized
as institutions such as
organizations for religious,
social or similar purposes.
⊳ It was explained in three
dimensions: the physical
space, the social model, and
roles or statuses.
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CIVIL SOCIETY PERSPECTIVE
⊳ Community is linked by
common interests and
collective activity.
⊳ Its objective is to serve other
people. Examples include
people’s organizations, civic
organizations, and social
movements.
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LOCAL AND GRASSROOTS PERSPECTIVE
⊳ Self-organization is
initiated to encourage
local citizens to contribute
to the community.
⊳ This perspective
emphasizes volunteerism.
⊳ It is also called the Organic
perspective.
8. Aspects of a Community
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⊳ Demographics
⊳ Geography and environmental influences
⊳ Belief and Attitudes
⊳ Local Politics
⊳ Local economy and businesses
⊳ Income distribution
⊳ Housing
⊳ Educational Facilities and Programs
⊳ Health and Welfare Systems
⊳ Sources of information and public opinion
9. Dynamics and Processes
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⊳ Community Power
How a
community
can build
power
Citizens’
voice in
public
prioritization
and
decision-maki
ng
Shared
leadership
Leadership
development
planning
Civic
involvement
in identifying
important
issues
Developing
structures or
systems for
shared
power and
decision
making
The diagram shows the
importance of knowledge,
relationship, programs,
members and leaders in
achieving an effective
community power.
10. Dynamics and Processes
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⊳ Leadership
Major Components of being a better leader will help improve communities
2. Development of Social
Capital Building
Developing a resilient capital is among the most
important contributors to successful community
leadership.
3. Community
Engagement
It is important to encourage young leaders to
participate.
4. Collaboration Leaders should learn to build “bridges” and cooperate
across communities.
1. Effective
Communication
There should be free access to important information
concerning social issues and public matters.
11. Dynamics and Processes
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⊳ Relationship
❖ The success of a community will be more meaningful if its members
have harmonious relationships with each others.
❖ This can provide feelings of belongingness and connectedness that
most people seek in one way or another regardless of one’s belief
system, cultural background or areas of interest.
⊳ Social Change
❖ Refers to changes that occur in the social order of a society. These
changes may be related to nature, social institutional or social
relations.
