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Who are we as a community?

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Who are we as a community?

A community is a group of people who share something in common. You can define a community by the shared attributes of the people in it and/or by the strength of the connections among them. You need a bunch of people who are alike in some way, who feel some sense of belonging or interpersonal connection.

What does it mean to be an individual member of a community?

A community is made of individuals who develop communications and other forms of interactions, especially through affections and activities. As Figure 4.1 indicates, the individual makes the community. The community creates organizations to better the lives of individual members.

What are the qualities of a good community?

A good community is a cohesive, safe, confident, prosperous and happy place. It is free of poverty and crime, providing a high quality of life for everyone that lives there. It values and promotes open, participative development processes underpinned by a continuous culture of trans-generational learning.

What are some examples of a community?

Here are 8 examples of communities, which vary in size and type.

  • Volunteer community. A group of people who work together for the greater good.
  • Religious community.
  • Sport community.
  • Vegan community.
  • Neighbourhood community.
  • Business community.
  • Support community.
  • Brand community.

What are examples of community members?

Examples of community

  • Volunteer community. A group of people who work together for the greater good.
  • Religious community. People who worship together and share a belief system.
  • Sport community.
  • Vegan community.
  • Neighbourhood community.
  • Business community.
  • Support community.
  • Brand community.

What is community identity?

Community identity means to which community one belongs to, it is based on birth and belonging and has nothing to do with acquired qualifications and accomplishments. It is based on what we are than what we have become. Such identities are called “ascriptive”, which means they are acquired by birth and can’t be chosen.