functions of community
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# Topic 3 Week 3
Semester Midterm 1
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structures (10) dynamics (3) dimension (2)
understanding community through dynamics
Leader
are important figures
will guide the members to carry out the plans in pursuit of the group’s objectives
good leader’s guidance ensures the coherence of plans & better implementation of
programs
Formal Power Structure
authority is based on formal rules appointed by the government
applies in political system of philippine government
appointed based on:
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qualifications
attitude
through the votes of the residents.
president, vice-president, mayors, congresspersons, governors,
Informal Power Structure
appointed because of their
ability to lead, direct or achieve
without an official leadership title
popular to others as influencers who can lead others with the most influence.
Power comes from the respect and appreciation one has earned from the members of a
group.
managers, supervisors, philanthropists, businessmen, producers and even employees who
lead their group as likable and charismatic leaders.
Legal Authoritative Decision-Maker
authority is based on formal rules and institutions
appointed because of their:
intelligence
reputations
decision-making
dictation from laws and policies
connections
individual dimensions of community
Interrelationship
community leaders are with direct relation with you through:
familial relations
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affinities or feeling of kinship
social network.
Organization
they’re part of an institution or an association that has a particular purpose in our
community.
examples
1. Barangay Captain
Power Dynamics: Formal Power Structure
official
votes
Individual Dimension: Interrelationship
informal connection (?)
Job Description:
The highest elected official in a barangay, the smallest level of
administrative divisions of the Philippines.
2. Social Workers
Power Dynamics: Informal Power Structure
not elected
Individual Dimension: Organization
belongs to an org/insitution
Job Description:
They help people cope with the challenges they are facing in their lives.
Clinical Social Workers
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understanding the community through its structures
“No man is an island,”
— John Donne
Local Politics
Structure of government
Decision-making power and control
Major issues currently in debate
Demographics
Population size
(total number of people)
Population density
(ratio of people to the space they inhabit)
Heterogeneity
(the extent to which community members have diverse characteristics)
Ethnic groups
Geography and Environmental Influence
the community’s:
physical environment
location and proximity to:
highways,
bodies of water
or mountains,
existence of recreational areas concerns regarding environment hazards such as
pollution,
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power shortages,
Beliefs & Attitudes
cultural values, traditions and beliefs of various segments of the population
spiritual and political values of the residents
available social agencies and the help they can extend
perceptions of residents as part of the community
Local Economy & Business
businesses
factories and other sources of employment that characterize the community
nature of business
(owned by local residents or government)
Income distribution
public assistance benefits available to residents
median income level of residents
income levels and corresponding percentage of population
Housing
housing conditions
population density
types of housing, ownership and status of houses
(rental, real estate, etc)
Educational facilites and programs
education system
extent of community support, existence of public and private schools
adherence to intended curriculum of the Department of Education
attention to special population and to cultural differences
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(e.g., children with special needs)
extent to which education brings out the best in the children
(participation in competitions, profile of graduates, training students holistically)
adequate preparation for adults to enter the labor force
Health and Welfare Systems
adequate numbers of health professionals and specialists
social service programs
respect of service providers to the needs and values of minority populations
availability of fire and police protection
safety of the environment
the residents’ view on public safety and justice system
Sources of information and public opinion
presence of TV and radio stations and newspapers which provide the people
information and perspectives on current events
community organizations’ capacity to update residents on important information
the capacity of the sources of information to enhance the residents’ skills to promote
positive change
the presence of community leaders who speak for various marginalized subgroups
understanding community through its process
Leader
a better leader will
help improve communities by
effecting positive social change,
improve the relationships of their residents as well as
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build community power.
Community Power
is the capacity of the community to exercise control over activities and seek ways to employ
available resources to establish a stronger and successful community.
Civic Involvement in identifying important issues
Citizen's voice in public prioritization and decision-making
Developing structures or systems for shared power and decision-making
Shared leadership/leadership development planning
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