CESC - Quarter 3 - Lesson 1

Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship

  • Focus of Quarter 3 - Lesson 1

Ideal Community

  • Prompt to describe personal ideals for a community

Definition of Community

  • A dynamic social group in a specific geographical area.

  • Engages in socio-economic activities; shares cultural views.

  • Involves a common political institution.

Types of Communities

Geographical Community

  • Physical spaces like neighborhoods, cities, and states.

Community of Identity

  • Differentiation based on gender, ethnicity, or abilities.

Community of Interests

  • Groups formed around shared interests (e.g., hobbies, professions).

Geographic Communities

  • Examples include Census Block, Neighborhood, City, State.

Communities of Interest, Identity, and Function

  • Categories include Political Affiliation, Sports and Hobbies, Religion, etc.

  • Virtual communities: chat rooms, social media, discussion boards.

Personal Community Examples

  • Multiple identities: Los Angeleno, North Carolinian, Third-culture kid.

  • Involvement in social actions (e.g., theater for worker rights).

  • Diverse interests: Books, basketball, theater, jazz, travel.

Community Dynamics

  • Structures interact to bring changes within communities.

  • Established patterns of belief and practice influenced by community.

Migration Effects

  • Movement from rural to urban areas creates diversity and challenges.

  • Different norms complicate community cohesion.

Need for Order

  • Institutions are essential for setting behavioral standards.

  • Interactions influenced by socioeconomic status, gender, etc.

Influencing Factors in Community Dynamics

Economic Structure

  • Economic systems affect community needs and values.

  • Wealth generation leads to lifestyle changes.

Political Structure

  • Leadership impacts governance and social structures.

Social and Cultural Structure

  • Society as an interactive system; culture shapes community values.

  • Influence of education, media, migration, and social media on cultural changes.

Community Action

  • Engagement activities empower community involvement.

  • Modalities include education, advocacy, and development projects.

Applied Social Sciences

  • Disciplines that utilize social science theories in real-world applications (e.g., social work, psychology).

Roles in Community Action

Social Workers

  • Help individuals solve community issues through empathy and knowledge.

Journalists

  • Raise awareness of community conditions; produce stories for social change.

Counselors

  • Provide guidance in various settings, from schools to rehabilitative environments.

Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)

  • Advocate for vulnerable sectors; often community-based and focused on social welfare.

Examples of NGOs

  • Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).

  • Save the Children.

  • Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

Conclusion

  • Community action and dynamics are influenced by various social, political, and economic factors, emphasizing the importance of engagement and solidarity.