Community

Engagement
Sir Reynan Macatangay
 Different
Perspectives on
Community
Lesson 4
 Process Questions

What is your definition of community?

How can we create solidarity within
community?
What are your perspectives in
understanding
the community?
 Vocabulary List
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.
 Vocabulary List
Communitarianism

It explains the connection between the

individual and the community.
 Vocabulary List
Self-Organization

The process can be spontaneous when

sufficient energy is available, not needing
control by any external agent.
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Volunteerism

It is about people’s need to participate in

their group or organization to benefit the
community in various activities or action.
The Role of Social Sciences in Community
Setting
 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.”
 The Social Science Perspective
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.
 The Social Science Perspective
Anthropology
This can be addressed by understanding the
situation through interacting with the people in
the community. Connecting its history with its
present condition end eventually solving the
community concern.
 The Social Science Perspective
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.
 The Social Science Perspective
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.
 The Social Science Perspective
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
 The Social Science Perspective
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 is
defined as the networks of relationship among people who
live and work in
a particular society for the effective functioning of the
community. The concept of communitarianism explains
the connection between the individual and the
community. Every person has a special role in one’s society,
and it’s part of human
 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.
 Civil Society Perspective
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.
 Civil Society Perspective
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.
Civil Society Perspective
 Local and Grassroots Perspectives
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.
 Local and Grassroots Perspectives
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.
 Local and Grassroots Perspectives
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
Thank you
very
much!