Dimensions of Communities
Structure & Function
Human Ecology & Human Behavior Theories
Power, Politics, & Change and Contemporary Perspectives
Community Practice Models
100
A dimension of community that includes sharing common characteristics such as race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
What is identity?
100
These are community activities designed to meet people's material needs, including basic requirements.
What is production, distribution, and consumption?
100
Has its roots in Darwin's biological determinism.
What is early Human Ecology?
100
haves vs. have nots
What is Conflict Theory?
100
An approach that is task oriented.
What is the planning and policy approach?
200
Nation states are defined by this dimension of communities
What is geographical, spatial, or territorial?
200
The second function of community according to the book.
What is socialization?
200
This system uses data to develop maps and graphics as tools to analyze local communities.
What is geographic information systems?
200
Contingent upon the formation of collective identity
What is Resource Mobilization Theory?
200
Both the process and task in that a participants seek to shift power relationships and resources in order to effect institutional change.
What is social advocacy?
300
A characteristic of the geographical, spatial, and/or territorial dimension of community
What is boundary clarity?
300
Interacting with others in community groups, associations, and organization.
What is social participation?
300
The 1929&1937 study that provided a cultural anthropological view of a small U.S. city.
What is the Lynd's study of Midddletown?
300
Comprised of household units, natural support systems & social networks, self-help groups, voluntary associations
What is asset mapping?
300
This is achieved when beneficiaries feel a sense of mastery in influencing community decision making.
What is empowerment?
400
A dimension of a community composed of unionized teachers
What is personal network/individual membership?
400
The use of a common language and symbols to express ideas.
What is communication?
400
This occurs when identity is tied to mainstreem culture and the purpose of joining is to become a part of the culture to which one has previously been denied access.
What is Assimilation?
400
This can exist at personal, interpersonal, and political levels
What is Empowerment?
400
The 3rd model, according to Mondros and Wilson, to approach community and social work practice.
What is a process for selecting issues?
500
This dimension of community affords access affords access to what’s necessary for day-to-day living, school, groceries, hospital, worship, etc.
What is geographical or spatial?
500
Building on the work of Warren, these author's provided a working model of community development and restoration.
Who is Pantoja and Perry?
500
The need to have food, shelter, and clothing for survival and protection.
What is basic biological needs?
500
Systemic racism and oppression is one element of this theory
What is Power Dependency Theory?
500
The most well-known author among community practice models.
Who is Rothman?