Sociology U4 AOS1 - Community

What is Community?

‘a group of people who share social relationships through being geographically close to each other and/or being in regular contact with each other, and through having similarities such as mutual interests and/or shared ideology’

What is SITS?

Shared Values/beliefs

Identifying Features 

Typical behaviours

Shared interests/purpose

What are Shared Values/Beliefs?

They bind the group together, e.g. Buddhist society

What are Identifying Features?

They distinguish the group, flags, mottos, uniforms, etc.

What are Typical Behaviours?

activities that members of the community engage in, training sessions, games, social events, award nights, etc.

What is the Shared Intent/Purpose?

They’re common goals that unite the group, winning premierships, raising awareness, protesting, participating in things you enjoy, etc.

How many Community Types are there?

6

Geographic communities

Those living in close proximity

Neighbourhood, suburb or shire, town or city

Cultural communities

Local club, subculture, ethnic group, religious or multicultural group

Community organisations

Political organisations, work groups, professional associations, and charitable organisations

Interest-based communities

People who have a common identity other than location and who often interact

Sports clubs or Landcare groups

Intentional communities

Purpose of providing social and/or practical support for a group

Internet communities

Share similar interests via internet

Members may have never met