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Network of Interpersonal Ties

A social structure based on common interests that provides mutual support, identity, and belonging.

Civil Society

Foundations of common interests that operate outside the government, working for the welfare of citizens.

Membership

A feeling of belongingness and personal relatedness within a community.

Emotional Safety

Feelings of security and trust experienced in a community.

Integration and Fulfillment of Needs

The result of personal investment in community membership via participation.

Shared Emotional Connection

Quality interaction and investment among community members.

Cultural Structure

The beliefs and behaviors learned from previous generations that shape community identity.

Socialization and Enculturation

The process of imparting knowledge that shapes individual roles in society.

Mechanical Solidarity

Cohesion and integration in a community based on similarities.

Organic Solidarity

Cohesion in a community based on interdependence among individuals.

Political Structure

The organization of public space where community members define their political identity.

Grassroots Change

Social change initiated by the oppressed individuals through critical consciousness.

Banking Model of Education

An educational approach focusing on outcomes rather than critical learning.

Emancipatory Action Research

Research aimed at exposing structural discrimination and challenging dominant narratives.

Co-creating Knowledge

A participatory process where all individuals are seen as agents of change.