Role of Our Communities

What is one of the primary purposes of a community?

• To generate profit

• To provide social services

• To promote individualism

• To isolate its members

In a community, people often come together based on shared: A) Political beliefs B) Income levels C) ID) Answer: C) Interests and values

• Political beliefs

• Income levels

• Interests and values

• Ethnicity only

Which of the following is a common role of community centers?

• Promoting exclusion

• Isolating individuals

• Providing recreational activities

• Encouraging conflict

What is one-way communities can support local businesses?

• Encouraging online shopping from global retailers

• Hosting community events to promote local shops

• Ignoring local businesses D) Advocating for high taxes on small businesses

• Hosting community events to promote local shops

What role do communities play in emergency situations?

• They exacerbate the crisis by panicking.

• They can provide mutual support and assistance.

• They avoid any involvement in emergencies.

• They hoard resources and refuse to help others.

What is the term for a group of people within a community who share common characteristics, such as age or ethnicity?

• Subculture

• Society

• Collective

• Neighborhood

6. How can communities contribute to environmental sustainability?

• 6. By encouraging wasteful consumption

• 6. By promoting eco-friendly practices and conservation

• 6. By ignoring environmental concerns

• 6. By advocating for pollution

What is the role of community organizations in addressing social issues?

• To perpetuate inequality

• To advocate for discrimination

• To provide support and solutions

• To avoid getting involved

Which of the following is a potential benefit of strong community bonds?

• Increased isolation

• Decreased trust among neighbors

• Improved quality of life for residents

• Higher crime rates

What is the concept that describes a community's ability to work together effectively to achieve common goals?

• Social distancing

• Social fragmentation

• Social capital

• Social exclusion