Community
Definition of Community:
(Sarason) “a readily available, mutually supportive networkd of relationships on which one could depend
Definition of Psychological Sense of Community
(Sarason) perception of similarity to others acknowledge interdependence with other…
Types of Community: 1. Locality-Based Community * Includes city blocks, neighbors, small towns… * Interpersonal ties based on geographic proximity exist between members * Individuals identify themselves by their locality * Political representation, public school districts and other social organizations delineated by locality 2. Relational Community * Defined by interpersonal relationships and a sense of community—not limited to geography * I.e., internet discussion groups, mutual help group, student clubs, religious congregations * Bound by a common task or mission * Relational communities often seated in locality * Collective power structure, political interests, working for a common goal of influence
BOTH FORM A SPECTRUM RATHER THAN DICHOTOMY
Levels of Community:
Micro (Classroom); Organization (Workplace); Localities (Cities, Neighborhood); Macro (Political Parties/Nation) * Communities are related across levels * Connections with families and friends should be considered social networks * Mediating Structures: Organizations that connect communities
Sense of Community in Neighborhoods and Localities
Types of Neighbourhoods: * Characterized by sense of neighborhood identity, level of internal interaction, degree of external linkages * Integral, parochial, diffuse, stepping stone, transitory, anomic
Example: YOUTUBE VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUijTiDSi3M) * Dancing rabbit ecovillage sustainable community is group of individuals living together and trying to be sustainable * Want to show people it is possible and inspire them to live more sustainably * Live out a shared value but still go
(Sarason) “a readily available, mutually supportive networkd of relationships on which one could depend
Definition of Psychological Sense of Community
(Sarason) perception of similarity to others acknowledge interdependence with other…
Types of Community: 1. Locality-Based Community * Includes city blocks, neighbors, small towns… * Interpersonal ties based on geographic proximity exist between members * Individuals identify themselves by their locality * Political representation, public school districts and other social organizations delineated by locality 2. Relational Community * Defined by interpersonal relationships and a sense of community—not limited to geography * I.e., internet discussion groups, mutual help group, student clubs, religious congregations * Bound by a common task or mission * Relational communities often seated in locality * Collective power structure, political interests, working for a common goal of influence
BOTH FORM A SPECTRUM RATHER THAN DICHOTOMY
Levels of Community:
Micro (Classroom); Organization (Workplace); Localities (Cities, Neighborhood); Macro (Political Parties/Nation) * Communities are related across levels * Connections with families and friends should be considered social networks * Mediating Structures: Organizations that connect communities
Sense of Community in Neighborhoods and Localities
Types of Neighbourhoods: * Characterized by sense of neighborhood identity, level of internal interaction, degree of external linkages * Integral, parochial, diffuse, stepping stone, transitory, anomic
Example: YOUTUBE VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUijTiDSi3M) * Dancing rabbit ecovillage sustainable community is group of individuals living together and trying to be sustainable * Want to show people it is possible and inspire them to live more sustainably * Live out a shared value but still go