The Community
Chapter Outline
> common definitions of community
> Characteristics of community
> Rural community and its characteristics
> Urban community and its characteristics
> Concept and definitions of culture
> Characteristics of culture
> Component of culture
> Importance of culture
Q. Write the Definitions and Characteristics of Community ?
Ans:
Definitions of Community (with Writers)
1. MacIver and Page:“Community is an area of social living marked by some degree of social coherence.”
2. Bogardus: “A community is a social group with some degree of ‘we feeling’ and living in a given area.”
Meaning of Community
A community is a group of people who live in a definite geographical area, share common interests, culture, and interact with each other to fulfill their needs. It is larger than a family and smaller than society.
Characteristics of Community
1. Definite Territory: A community occupies a specific geographical area where people live together.
2. Sense of Community / We Feeling : Members feel a sense of belongingness, unity, and emotional attachment.
3. Common Culture : People in a community share similar customs, traditions, beliefs, and values.
4. Social Interaction : Members regularly interact with each other in daily life.
5. Likeness: People share similarities in lifestyle, behavior, and interests.
6. Permanence : A community is relatively permanent and continues over time.
7. Self-Sufficiency: A community is capable of fulfilling many basic needs of its members.
8. Common Interests: People in a community share common goals and interests such as education, safety, and development.
9. Organized Life: A community has social institutions like family, school, religion, and government that help organize life.
