Lecture Notes: Community, Dynamics, Action & Applied Social Sciences (Modules 1-18)

A comprehensive set of Q&A flashcards covering the core concepts, definitions, and examples from Modules 1 through 18 of the course.

What is a community?

A dynamic social grouping whose members settle in a geographic space, submit to a common political institution, engage in socio-economic activities, and share common cultural views.

Name the three types of communities.

Geographical community; Community of Identity; Community of Interests.

What does Community Dynamics refer to?

Structures that function and interact to create processes that bring changes to the community, manifested in the ways of life of the people.

What is Community Action?

Activities aimed at empowering people toward becoming active contributors to the community-building process.

What are Applied Social Sciences?

Disciplines that apply perspectives and theories from social sciences to real-world situations in daily life.

What does Migration mean?

The movement of a person from one geographical location to another; can be internal or external.

What are the factors influencing the dynamics of a modern community (Module 2)?

Economy; Politics; Society and Culture.

What does the Economy involve in this context?

Activities to satisfy the needs of community members, including production and exchange of goods and services.

What is Politics in this context?

The pattern of governance in a community.

How are Society and Culture defined?

Society is an interactive system within a geographic space; Culture refers to beliefs and practices that shape values and regulate interactions.

What do Applied Social Sciences focus on?

The application of perspectives and theories from social sciences to practical situations through research by practitioners.

What is the Social Worker in Action about?

Social work involving direct contact with people to help them understand issues and find solutions.

What is the role of journalists?

To help the poor understand their conditions and bring issues to government attention; often through news stories or documentaries.

What is Counseling?

A discipline under applied social sciences; can involve professional intervention or peer support.

What are NGOs?

Organizations that advocate for the welfare of vulnerable groups such as children, women, persons with disabilities, and seniors.

What knowledge is essential for a Career in Tourism?

Extensive knowledge of geography, history, culture, and the laws governing tourism activities in a place.

What knowledge is important for a Career in Law Enforcement?

Broad understanding of human behavior and relations, plus awareness of laws and concepts of justice.

What knowledge is needed for a Career in Business?

Ability to determine consumers’ needs and buying capacity.

What is required for a Career in Health Sciences?

Sensitivity to cultural orientations to gain trust in scientific approaches to community health.

What is required for a Career in Information Technology?

Understanding the limits on what information can be made public and ensuring rights are protected and cultural views respected.

What is the Anthropological Perspective about?

Human development tied to communal orientation and the evolution of socio-economic structures.

Describe the Paleolithic Age.

Hunter-gatherers; early humans used tools made from rocks and other materials found in their environment.

Describe the Mesolithic Age.

Horticultural and agricultural period; tools became more advanced than in the Paleolithic.

Describe the Neolithic Age.

Agrarian period characterized by technological advances, large-scale agricultural production, and the rise of social stratification.

What is the Sociological Perspective about?

Sociology analyzes the history, evolution, structure, and functions of societies.

What is Social Stratification?

Categorization of people into groups based on wealth, income, occupation, race, gender, power, and other factors.

What is Social Mobility?

Movement of individuals or groups within or between social strata.

What are Gender Equality Movements?

Efforts to address how individuals view themselves and to allow freedom to choose gender roles without social repercussions.

What is Deviance in sociological terms?

Any action or behavior that undermines social norms, laws, or cultural orientations.

What is the Political Science Perspective on community?

Politics concerns the interrelationship of power and the community, viewing it as a system with diverse views and potential conflict.

What is meant by Population in Institutional Perspectives?

People endowed with duties, rights, and privileges to maximize the community’s benefits.

What is Territory in Institutional Perspectives?

A geographic space where social, economic, and political activities occur.

What does Sovereignty mean in Institutional Perspectives?

The capacity of a community to enforce rules within its territory.

What is Government in Institutional Perspectives?

An institution empowered to ensure order within the community’s territory.

What is the Economic Perspective of a community?

A dynamic system where members sustain daily living through production and exchange of goods and services.

What does Education Institution Perspective emphasize?

Human survival depends on techniques and innovations used to provide for needs.

What is the Religious Perspective of a community?

A community formed by people who share a common belief system.

What is an Organization as defined in Module 5?

An entity formed by one or more people with a specific purpose.

What is a Movement in Civil Society terms?

Collective action driven by a common purpose or mindset.

What is Civil Society?

The third sector outside government and business, comprising civilians working toward a common end.

What is PAHRA?

Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates, a civil society voice in the PH Presidential Human Rights Committee.

What is the Zonta Club?

A confederation formed in 1930 to sponsor programs for women; holds consultative status with UN bodies.

What is Greenpeace?

An international organization envisioning a green and peaceful future through collective action.

What is UNICEF Philippines?

The UN agency providing humanitarian and developmental support to children in the Philippines.

What is Katipunan ng Kabataan?

The barangay youth assembly under the law, listed with the Sangguniang Kabataan.

What is Gawad Kalinga?

A NGO started in 1995 to address slum issues and restore the dignity of the poor.

What is the Eco Waste Coalition?

An organization pursuing sustainable solutions to waste, climate change, and chemical concerns.

What is the Gabriela National Alliance of Women?

An organization that empowers Filipino women from marginalized sectors to fight for rights and interests.

How is poverty defined in these notes?

A deprivation of essential goods and services due to lack of financial resources, with factors like unemployment and disasters contributing.

Name two NGOs involved in poverty alleviation (as examples in the notes).

World Food Programme (WFP) and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation.

Who are Tuklas Katutubo?

The National Organization of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines, a volunteer group protecting indigenous rights and development.

What is Autism Society Philippines (ASP)?

A national nonprofit working to empower people on the autism spectrum.

What is Save the Children?

An international NGO focused on helping children in need and promoting their rights.

What is Basketball Without Borders (BWB)?

An NBA-backed program using sport to foster positive social change and youth development.

What is KARITON KLASRUM?

Programa aimed at providing basic education opportunities to disadvantaged children.