COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL CULTURE Community A basic definition of community refers to a social unit larger than a small village that shares common values.[1] The idea of a community presupposes the existence of a group of individuals whose values and norms shape a common identity‚ where the feelings of trust and belongingness are fostered‚ and the existence of shared responsibility towards mutual goals. Smith breaks down the term into three concepts to further understand it
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Title of Assignment: PART 1: HOW DO TRADITIONAL SOCIAL CULTURE AND VALUES IMPACT ON BUSINESS CULTURE IN NIGERIA? PART 2: EVALUATE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF YOUR OWN COMPANY CULTURE FOCUSSING ON LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOURS‚ ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND HR SYSTEMS. THEN DRAW UP AN ACTION PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT IN ONE AREA Statement of Academic Honor Code This is to certify that this work is entirely and exclusively my own‚ except for those cited and noted. ________________________
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A written proposal outlining a project based on community development principles to assess and address health inequalities within a particular community. Health inequalities are likely to affect different population groups in a variety of ways. Certain groups of people and particular factors are linked to an increased risk of experiencing health problems. Commentators such as McKeown (1979) have made the case that medicine has a small impact as a determinant of health. Others have also argued
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of the community development 2.1) What is the community 2.2) What is the Development 2.3) What is the community development 3. History of the community development 4. Community development process 5. Community development theories 5.1 Neoclassical Community Theory and Development Theory 5.2 Community Socioeconomic-Economic Base Theory. 5.3 Casual Development Theory 5.4 Community attraction Theory 5.5 Network Theory 6. Themes in the of community development
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"Community development is a structured intervention that gives communities greater control over the conditions that affect their lives. This does not solve all the problems faced by a local community‚ but it does build up confidence to tackle such problems as effectively as any local action can. Community development works at the level of local groups and organisations rather than with individuals or families. The range of local groups and organisations representing communities at local level
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THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Week 1 Experience of family in the Jamaican context and impact of family structures and patterns on community development WHAT IS A FAMILY? A Family is: “a kinship unit‚ essentially of primary kin of the household head‚ but it allows for extension‚ either patrilineal or matrilineal.” (UNESCO‚ 1992) There are times when they do not share the same residence but the family still exists as a Unit WHAT IS A HOUSEHOLD? A household is: “a commensal (share the same food
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Empowering Women in Malaysia Achieving gender equality and empowering women are necessary to achieve social‚ economic and political development. Today‚ girls and women continue to benefit from health and education services with women surpassing men in enrolment and academic achievements in many situations. Women in Malaysia are also more actively involved today in politics and numerous other national initiatives. Malaysia’s commitment and dedication to the advancement of women is evident in many
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT This essay will out line plans for a project based on Community Development (CD) principles to assess and address health inequalities within the Black African community. The chosen community to be involved with is the western part of Brockley (South East London) which consists three blocks of high rise flats within the estate. There are approximately 600 families living in this area. The reason for choosing this community is of poor accessibility to services and high number
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A review of literature on previous research on the impact of youth participation Having introduced relevant conceptual frameworks that help us to understand and explain youth participation‚ a review of previous research on the impact of participation on youth is now presented. What difference does participation make for youth‚ communities and institutions? Are there any benefits outcomes for participating? These questions guided the literature search. The evidence gathered from the literature
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Community Development (CD) is a broad term applied to the practices and academic disciplines of civic leaders‚ activists‚ involved citizens and professionals to improve various aspects of local communities. Community development seeks to empower individuals and groups of people by providing them with the skills they need to effect change in their own communities. These skills are often created through the formation of large social groups working for a common agenda. Community developers must understand
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