At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. define community action using various

perspectives, e.g., social sciences,
institutions, civil society, and
local/grassroots level
2. explain the different perspectives of
community action;
3. appreciate the perspective of the
community action.
Task No. 1 My Own Perspective
As a
student
list five (5)
ways to
solve the
problem
portrayed
in the
picture.
Task No. 1 My Own Perspective
If you are one of
the member of
this community,
what two (2)
programs/
policies that you
want to endorsed
to your
community
leader.
Social Science Perspective
• From the point of view of Social Science, A
community can also be defined by describing
the social and political networks that link
individuals, community organizations, and
leaders. For example, tracing social ties among
individuals may help understand its behavior
patterns
Civil Society Perspective
• Civil Society (CS) is generally defined as a
wide array of non-governmental
organizations and volunteer groups that
are fighting for solutions to social issues
that continue to worsen the condition of
the disadvantaged sectors of society,
especially the poor.
Civil Society Perspective
• “Civil society” adherents see community
as being largely comprised of voluntary
civic and social organizations and
institutions that act collectively or
individually on behalf of their larger
community.
The Local and Grassroots Level
 also referred to as Community-Based
Perspective, sees the community as a
setting for intervention, and target for
change.
 According to Terry (2016), community
grass roots organization that is too quick
to confer its credibility, legitimacy and
respect on other stakeholders.
The Local and Grassroots Level
• Politicians
 Politicians are going to politic (i.e.,
favor groups more likely to vote in their
favor, especially in an organized and
denser manner). Here, the grass roots
community group might be better
positioned to offer guidance understood
in political terms.
The Local and Grassroots Level
• Government officials
 Government officials are there to seek
favor from the politicians referred to
above. Here, the grass roots community
organization may be most effective
publicly reminding the government
officials of the goals of the community
development initiative.
The Local and Grassroots Level
• Nonprofits
 Just as a politician must politic,
nonprofits must raise money. They use
the statistical (and individual) profiles
in material poverty of community
members to raise money.
Systems Perspective
From a systems perspective, a community
is similar to a living creature, comprising
different parts that represent specialized
functions, activities, or interests, each
operating within specific boundaries to
meet community needs.
Virtual Perspective
Some communities map onto
geographically defined areas, but today,
individuals rely more and more on
computer-mediated communications to
access information, meet people, and make
decisions that affect their lives
Individual Perspective
• Individuals have their own sense of
community membership that is beyond the
definitions of community applied by
researchers and engagement leaders.
• This perspective emphasizes the “I,” or how
a person thinks about himself or herself,
and the “me,” or how others see and think
about that person.
Issues Affecting People in the Community
1. Causes of Poverty
 Low to moderate economic growth
 Slow poverty reduction growth
 Low employment and quality of work
 Lack of fully developed agriculture
 Inflation occurs when crisis happens
 Overpopulation
 High level of inequality in income exposure to
risks
 Issues Affecting People in the Community

2. Marginalization
The process whereby something or
someone is pushed to the edge of a group
and accorded lesser importance. This is
predominantly a social phenomenon by
which a minority or sub-group is excluded,
and their needs or desires ignored.
Issues Affecting People in the Community
2. Marginalization
• Immigrants, Refugees, and Migrants
• Women and Girls/ Children & Youth
• Victims of Human Trafficking
• People of Differing Sexual Orientation/Religion
• Developmentally Delayed
• Incarcerated People (and their Families)
• People of Low Socioeconomic Status /Unemployed
• People of a Particular Ethnicity/Country of Origin
• People with a Differing Political Orientation
 The Role of the Youth in Community
Action
A. Youth as Community Organizers
• When governments won’t engage youth,
community groups and nonprofits can step
in to engage youth as community
organizers. Through training and
empowerment, they can develop unique,
powerful campaigns that engage many
people, including children, youth, adults,
families and elders.
 The Role of the Youth in Community
Action
B. Youth and Government
• Participating in regular and sustained
government positions, roles and
activities can allow youth community
developers to change the world. Roles
should be rule voting and frequent and
focus on engaging diverse young
people.
 The Role of the Youth in Community
Action
C. Youth as Planners
• Young people can participate as
community planners in community
development work. Using education
and training, they can learn the skills
and knowledge they need, and applying
their knowledge they can guide their
peers, younger people and adults, too.
Activity: “Community Ko, Build Ko”!
Activity: “Community Ko, Build Ko”!

On the roof, give a short

description of your community

On window 1 - Identify at least three problems of your

community.
On window 2 - List 3-5 power actors
(leaders) who can possibly help in
addressing the problems in your
community.
On the door - Give ways on how the power actors
can intervene or help out in making your
community a better place to live in.