Group 1

Nature of Community

 It is a sociological construct
 It has a fuzzy boundaries
 It can exist within a larger community
 It may move

There are various perspectives of community. Each perspective emphasizes a particular approach and
treatment in the study of communities.

Group 2

Social Sciences Perspective

 Is premised on the social dimension of individual life- the interactions, relationships and
bonds formed by individuals and how these are manifested in the formation of organizations
within a community.
 It employed to learn how a community deals with problems and crisis.
 A community can be defined by describing the social and political networks that link
individuals, community organizations, and leaders.

Group 3

Community in Social Science Perspective

Political Science

 Conceptualized the ideal (Political) community

 Polis (city-state)- composed of various classes, each performing roles functions in pursuit of
communal goals (Plato)
 Aristotle – emphasized then role of political institutions in maintaining and sustaining order
within a community.

Group 4

Meaning of community using this perspective;

 Is a group of people whose connection and relations are formed by their shared history,
experiences, geographies and identities.

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Understanding these networks is critical to planning efforts in engagement ex. Tracing social lies
among individuals may help engagement leaders to identify a community’s leadership, understand its
behavior patterns , identify its high, risk groups and strengthen its network