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1. Definition of Community Across
Different Perspectives

2. The Social Science Perspective “Social Science” is an
umbrella term for various fields of study which
examine 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 points of view. It describes
“community as a group of people in a particular area
interacting together.”

3. in social
are disciplines
related to the idea of
The following
sciences that
community:

4. 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.
Anthropology

5. Economics
This field studies the production,
allocation and consumption of goods
and services.

6. Political Science
The field encompasses the various
ways and means of allocating power,
influence, decision-making.

7. Pyschology
This discipline studies thehuman
mind, brain, and social behavior.

8. Sociology
This field is the study of society, social
order, social interactions,and
culture. It introduces the concepts of
social capital andcommunitarianism.

9. Institutional Perspective
The institutional perspective views
the community in three different
dimensions.

10. 1ST DIMENSION
It is an existing establishment or physical
space where members of the community go
for a certainpurpose.

11. 2ND DIMENSION
It is the institutional community as a social
model. This is defined by networks and
institutions where community groups are formed
in certain areas such as schools, churches, or
companies.

12. 3RD DIMENSION
Community is composed of the ways people
act, interact with each other, react, and expect
each other to act and interact.

13. Civil Society Perspective
Stresses the idea of forming a group, foundation, or
organization in service to society. This perspective
views society as a community of citizens linked by
common interests and collective activity.

14. EXAMPLE:

15. 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