SOCIAL ACTION:

In Sociology, social action, also known as

“Weberian social action” refers to an act which
takes into account the actions and reactions of the
individuals (or agents). According to Max Weber,
“an action is ‘social’ if the acting individual reflects
on the behavior of the others and is thereby
oriented to its course (Secher, 1962).”
COMMUNITY PROFILING :
Community Profiling:
A community profile is a date sheet that records information on a broad
range of factors (such as environmental/natural features and management,
socio-demographic characteristics, political and economic structures, local
institutions, economic activities and livelihoods, basic household and
community facilities, and social organization).
 Uses of a Community
Profile:
1 Providing Basic Information 2 Understanding the Context
Providing a basic information (where little Understanding the context of a community so that
is known) before starting to work in an specific areas, issues, and linkages can be identified
and analyzed.
area.

3 Basic Understanding 4 Information on Particular Areas

A basic understanding of a community as a Information on particular areas of interest.
whole.
Needs Assessment:
A needs assessment lets the community identify the things it needs. It is used to
determine the gaps between the community’s present condition and its desired
condition. Needs assessment can be conducted through a survey for the following
purpose:
• To document or record needs which can be used in applying funding and advocating causes;

• To ensure that the action you take is related to the needs of the community.
Resource Mobilization
Resource Mobilization
Is a major sociological theory in the study of social movements which emerged in the
1970s. It emphasizes the ability of a movement’s member to:

• To acquire resources;

• To mobilize people towards accomplishing the movement’s goals.

Resource Assessment
Resource Assessment conventionally refers to money
or finances. Resource assessment helps the
community be informed about resources (such as
material resources, financial equipment and
personnel) that can be accessed to address the needs
of the community. Likewise, it also identifies the
resources that a community needs to acquire as to
achieve its goals.
Participatory Action Planning (PAP)
1 Participatory Action Planning
Participatory Action Planning involves the open and inclusive engagement of groups
and individuals in a community who have decided to pursue a goal or solve a
problem. Compared to Action Planning that is initiated by those in authority (top to
bottom planning), Participatory Action Planning is a process that gathers insights
and ideas from community members. This encourages community members to
communicate with each other and identify their problems and draw solutions.
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Leadership Development is another important part of the community action
process that can start at the planning phase. Leadership is the most important
resource, and it requires due attention. Leaders emanate from a selected group,
volunteer, or individuals, known as the core working group. Leaders ensure that
essential tasks, goals and objectives are accomplished.
Plan Implementation
1 Plan Implementation

Plan Implementation refers to the phase where actual and

concrete implementation of tasks and activities are done.
These activities and tasks are meant to comprise the specific
interventions a community undertakes in solving a problem or
addressing an issue.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring Evaluation

Monitoring – focuses on the status and progress of Conducted in the middle and at the end of the
tasks and activities in the course of implementation scheduled completion of the community
of the community action plan. Monitoring includes action plan is to evaluate the effectiveness
procedures that allow the tracking of the and success of the project.
performance of project implementers and the effect
of the resources in complementing task and
activities.