L1-2-Concept-Perspective.pdf
- 2. COMMUNITY 2 ⊳ SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE ⊳ INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE ⊳ CIVIL SOCIETY PERSPECTIVE ⊳ LOCAL AND GRASSROOTS PERSPECTIVE can be defined from four perspective:
- 3. 3 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.
- 4. 4 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.
- 5. 5 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.
- 6. 6 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.
- 7. “ ESSENTIAL ASPECTS OF A COMMUNITY 7
- 8. Aspects of a Community 8 ⊳ 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 9 ⊳ 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 10 ⊳ 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 11 ⊳ 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.