Elements and Typologies of the Community.pptx

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1. Elements and Typologies of the Community References : Rex book; Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship by Danilo Lorenzo S. Delos Santos, pages 54-89

2. Societal Structure Learning objective : To understand the basic, structures and subunits within the community ecosystem. Fundamental Queries: What are the structures inherent within societies? Who are the members of these social structures? How do these structures combine to form the community environment we now know at present? Learning Competency: Recognize diversities in communities

3. Social Status and Roles

4. Theoretical Perspectives

5. Functionalism

6. Functionalism There is a communal behavior that exists within the group compounds and work together as a harmonized entity that embodies the perspective of functionalism. For functionalist, society is like a machine that has individual parts where each part has functions and roles that then contribute to the bigger picture of the society.

7. Conflict Theory Karl Marx proposes that there is a class conflict from the haves and have-nots. He called out the struggle of the proletariat or the working class from the bourgeoisie or the owners of the trade or means of production. Marx considers the bourgeoisie as the primary enemy of the people due to the exploitation that is inherent in the system.

8. The concept of Alienation: Alienation from production: A worker does not directly gain from the good or service produced. Alienation from process: A worker does not control his or her time nor his or her way of doing things. Alienation from other: A worker is judged based on the performance of others which creates unwarranted competition from his or her peers. Alienation from the self: A worker is seen as just another worker in the factory line.

9. Symbolic Interactionism According to George Herbert Mead, individuals see things differently and their view depend on their own meaning derived from their experiences, interaction from people, and learnings they gain from the amalgamated experiences through a course of time.

10. Symbolic Interactionism Mead’s theory of symbolic interactionism can be summed up in three main points: Meaning can be different from each person depending on his or her history, knowledge, and ongoing experience. The meaning, in itself, can change and will inevitably change. Action or reaction may be different depending on how the person sees the meaning.

11. Social Structures The structures created make up a set of values that stem from the collective consciousness of individuals. This goes to show that society in itself is a social construction or idea that we have conjured up as a community and believe to be true, thus creating a pattern which we agree upon and reinforce daily.

12. Social Structures A social structure therefore pertains to the interrelation of behavior, roles, and statuses which constitute a stable network of social interactions and relations.

13. Political Structures Politics is about power, governance, administration, and decision-making . It is somewhat the rope that binds all communities and societies together. A political structure is defined not just by the government, but also by groups, other institutions, pressure groups, social movements, and people as parts of the political landscape.

14. Role and Creations of the Barangay

15. Section 384. Role of the Barangay As the basic political unit , the barangay serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the community, and as a forum wherein the collective views of the people may be expressed, crystallized and considered, and where disputes may be amicably settled.

16. Section 385: Manner of Creation A barangay may be created, divided, merged, abolished, or its boundary substantially altered , by law or by an ordinance of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Sangguniang Panlungsod , subject to approval by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted by the COMELEC in the local government unit or units directly affected within such period of time as may be determined by the law or ordinance creating said Barangay. In case of the creation of Barangays by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan , the recommendation of the Sangguniang Bayan concerned shall be necessary

17. Section 386. Requisites for Creation A barangay may be created out of a contiguous territory which has a population of at least two thousand (2,000) inhabitants as certified by the National Statistics Office except in the cities and municipalities within Metro Manila and other metropolitan political subdivisions or in highly urbanized cities where such territory shall have a certified population of at least five thousand (5,000) inhabitants: Provided, that the creation thereof shall not reduce the population of the original barangay or barangays to less than the minimum requirement prescribed herein. To enhance the delivery of basic services in the indigenous cultural communities, barangays may be created in such communities by an act of Congress, notwithstanding the above requirement.

18. Section 386. Requisites for Creation b. The territorial jurisdiction of the new Barangay shall be properly by metes and bounds or by more or less permanent natural boundaries . The territory need not be contiguous if it comprises two or more islands. c. The governor or city mayor may prepare a consolidation plan for Barangays, based on the criteria prescribed in this section, within his territorial jurisdiction. The plan shall be submitted to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Sangguniang Panlungsod concerned for appropriate action. In the case of municipalities within the Metropolitan Manila area and other metropolitan political subdivisions, the Barangay consolidation plan shall be prepared and approved by the Sangguniang Bayan concerned.

19. Barangay Officials and Offices

20. Section 387. Chief officials and offices There shall be in each barangay a Punong Barangay, Seven (7) Sangguniang Barangay members, the Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay treasurer. There shall also be in every barangay a Lupong Tagapamayapa . The Sangguniang Barangay may form community brigades and create such other positions or offices as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of the barangay government in accordance with the needs of public service, subject to the budgetary limitations on personal services prescribed under the Title fve , Book II of this code.

21. Section 388. Persons in Authority For purposes of the Revised Penal code, the Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay members, and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in each barangay shall be deemed as persons in authority in their jurisdictions , while other barangay officials and members who may be designated by law or ordinance and charged with the maintenance of public order, protection and security of life and property, or maintenance of a desirable and balanced environment, and any barangay member who comes to the aid of persons in authority, shall be deemed agents of persons in authority.

22. The nucleus of the political system at the local government is a self-governing unit that emulates the basic characteristics of a state. Acting the most basic political unit, the barangay is in the best position to reach out and serve the people because of the proximity and accessibility by that it can give the populace.

23. The barangay has the power to quickly resolve any local issue and concern as it is also empowered by law and legitimized by the electoral system. The barangay is the first tier where people can air their concerns regarding security, infrastructure, and policies.

24. The barangay and its leaders need the participation of the people to effectively manifest its goals and improve on the delivery of services to their constituents.