Posted: April 3rd, 2015

Social Work Subject) Identify and analyze different conceptualizations of community and the factors that have affected the understanding of this term

(Social Work Subject) Identify and analyze different conceptualizations of community and the factors that have affected the understanding of this term

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this is a social work subject
In the essay, you need to
– briefly define what Community is (information can be found from Chapter 22 ‘Community’ in The SAGE Handbook of social work research (2010). *remember to highlighted different conceptualizations of Community, it is a contested term and need to be highlighted)
-Draw on appropriate theoretical perspectives of community development to identify the different ways in which community is conceptualized (focus on human right, empowerment and social interactionism. Refer to book: Kenny, S. 2004, Developing communities for the future, Chapter 2 and 3 ; Mullender, A., Ward, D & Fleming A, 2013, Empowerment in action: Self directed Group work, Chapter 2. ).
-Consider the factors that shape how community is understood paying particular attention to the influence of globalization and technology, with examples
– identify and contextualize two different types of community work with examples ( first type is community engagement and second type is bottom up community development work) and how they sit within contemporary social, political, ethical and organizational contexts.
– use appropriate referencing and citations.

Other Useful texts :
-Ife, J 2010, principles and dimensions of community development. Ch 2 in human rights from below, Cambridge University Press, pp. 29-66
-Butcher, H et al 2007, ‘towards a model of critical community practice’, Chapter 4 Critical community practice, pp. 51-76
-Popple, Keith and Quinney, Anne, Theory and practice of community development: a case study from United Kingdom

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