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TYPOLOGIES OF COMMUNITIES

The document outlines the typologies of communities, distinguishing between formal and informal types based on structure and member relationships. It describes characteristics of rural and urban communities, highlighting differences in population density, livelihood, and social interactions. Additionally, it explains local and global communities, emphasizing their integration and interaction despite physical distance.

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TYPOLOGIES OF COMMUNITIES

The document outlines the typologies of communities, distinguishing between formal and informal types based on structure and member relationships. It describes characteristics of rural and urban communities, highlighting differences in population density, livelihood, and social interactions. Additionally, it explains local and global communities, emphasizing their integration and interaction despite physical distance.

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TYPOLOGIES OF COMMUNITIES

TYPOLOGIES OF
COMMUNITIES
Objectives:

 Distinguish between formal and informal types of communities;

 Make a community map of a rural and urban community; and

 Explain local and global communities and their relationship.


Formal and Informal
Communities
Formal Informal

The group is created as per The group is formed according to the


official authority, fulfill certain likes, interests, and attitudes of the
goals or objectives members

The group possesses a systematic The group has a loose structure, and
hierarchical structure the members join to satisfy their social
needs
The position of the member Every member is important as any other
defines his/her importance in the member
group
Thereis professional There is a personal relationship
relationship among members among members
The flow of communication is The flow of communication stretches in
restricted due to the chain of all directions
Social Space

is defined as a physical or virtual space which


members of the community visit or where they
stay. Some examples of social space include the
social center, online social media, or other
gathering spaces where people gather or interact.
Rural-Urban Communities
The following are the three general characteristics of rural
areas:

* Population density is found to be low, meaning few people populate


the entire community, and they tend to live far apart from each other.

* The area is situated geographically distant from larger urban areas.

* Each area typically specializes in a particular form of livelihood, such


as farming.
Characteristics of urban areas are as follows:

a. There is higher population density, with more diverse subgroups (ethnic, racial cultural, age, sexual orientation)
b. Various industries and businesses are found in the areas.

c. A large portion of people lived in rented apartments or homes.

d. Transportation is readily available although this may be costly

e. Urban areas are highly developed with many buildings and structures

f. Traffic and noise levels are high in these areas

g. The large population gives rise to close interactions among many people as well as more intense political involvement
among citizens.
Community sectors

Sectors are various groups or subdivisions of


the larger community divided based on
characteristics such as political, economic,
cultural, and religious beliefs
Local and Global
Communities
Local Community

A local community is characterized by close social integration


and physical proximity. Moreover, a local community is defined
as a group of people sharing the same environment and
conditions intent, belief, resources, preferences, and needs and
risks. These factors may affect the identities of the individuals
as well as the community’s degree of cohesiveness.
Global Community

The global community, is a system characterized by


integration and interaction between individuals and groups
away from each other in time or space or both. The word
“global” refers to the nation of the world considered closely
connected by modern telecommunication, though they are
economically, socially and politically independent

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