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The document discusses different perspectives on the concept of community from social sciences, civil society, and local grassroots views. The social science perspective sees community as a group of interacting people sensitive to each other's emotions. Disciplines like anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology examine various aspects of human social interaction and relationships. The civil society perspective emphasizes forming organizations to serve society and create a sense of belonging through shared interests. The local grassroots perspective highlights volunteerism where community members get involved in self-organized activities and programs to address local issues.

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The document discusses different perspectives on the concept of community from social sciences, civil society, and local grassroots views. The social science perspective sees community as a group of interacting people sensitive to each other's emotions. Disciplines like anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology examine various aspects of human social interaction and relationships. The civil society perspective emphasizes forming organizations to serve society and create a sense of belonging through shared interests. The local grassroots perspective highlights volunteerism where community members get involved in self-organized activities and programs to address local issues.

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DIFFERENT

PERSPECTIVES
ON COMMUNITY
THE SOCIAL SCIENCE
PERSPECTIVE
“Social Science” is an umbrella term for various
fields of study which examines social relations and
human society. It views the community as composed
of people interacting with one another, sensitive to
each other’s emotions and subjective point of view.
Basically, it describes “community as a group of
people in a particular area interacting together.”
DISCIPLINES IN SOCIAL
SCIENCES THAT
RELATED TO THE IDEA
OF COMMUNITY
ANTHROPOLOGY
This field examines the various aspects of humans, such as
their biology, behavior, culture and social interactions. It
may also study how people adapt their ways of living to
different environments e.g, determining ways to help a
community solve health related concerns. This can be
addressed by understanding the situation through
interacting with the people in the community. Connecting
its history with its present condition., and eventually
solving the community concern.
ECONOMICS
This field studies the production, allocation and
consumption of goods and services. In any
community, one finds various forms of wealth
distribution. The ultimate goal of economics is to
improve the lives of people, such that their needs
are satisfied.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
The field encompasses the various ways and means of
allocating power, influence, decision-making. This includes
types of governments and management systems, and how
people in small bands or informal groups make decisions
when they do not have recognized leaders. All communities
have some forms of political system.
PSYCHOLOGY
This discipline studies the human mind, brain, and
social behavior. This extends to interaction between
people and interpersonal relationships. It comprises a
variety of different subfields including abnormal
psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive
psychology and social psychology. Psychology in
general is most often associated with the study,
diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.
SOCIOLOGY
This field is the study of society, social
order, social interactions, and culture. It
introduces the concepts of social
capital and communitarianism.
SOCIAL CAPITAL
It is defined as the networks of
relationship among people who live
and work in a particular society for the
effective functioning of the
community.
COMMUNITARIANISM
It explains the connection between
the individual and the community.
CIVIL SOCIETY
PERSPECTIVE
Stresses the idea of forming a group, foundation or
an organization in service to society. This perspective
views society as a community of citizens linked by
common interests and collective activity. Examples
include people’s organization, civic organization, and
social movements.
This is considered the affective model of
community since a sense of belonging is
achieved due to the collaboration of shared
interests and identities in serving the
humanity. Groups of people come together
regardless of location, and organize plans to
render support and assistance to society.
Some examples of civic organizations in
the Philippines are ABS CBN
Foundation, Ayala Red Cross Foundation,
Boy and Girl Scouts of the Philippines
and Caritas Manila. The human right
movement, on the other hand, is an
example of social movement.
LOCAL AND GRASSROOTS
PERSPECTIVE
This perspective highlights volunteerism. Members
of communities may involve themselves in various
programs or activities. The community uses self-
organization and encourages the local citizens to
contribute to the community by taking responsibilities
and actions.
VOLUNTEERISM
It is about people’s need to participate in
their group or organization to benefit the
community in various activities or action.
SELF-ORGANIZATION
The process can be spontaneous when
sufficient energy is available, not
needing control by any external agent.
Leaders and other members identify the sources
of concerns in a local setting and determine ways
to address these problems. Volunteers are
mobilized in cooperation with government
decision-makers who will be accountable for their
actions. The community also formulates programs
for others, and employs actions according to the
needs of the community.
A concrete example of this is when doctors and
dentists in different communities come together to
organize medical and dental missions especially for
families affected by calamities. The youth who are
full of spirit and energy are often excited to engage
themselves in outdoor activities. Immersing
themselves in farming and fishing and taking part in
the planting of trees and crops will serve a
meaningful experience for them.

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