CH 7 TRIBES,NOMADS AND SETTLED COMMUNITIES

The definition of a clan is a close-knit group who are related or who share a strong common interest. The Jones family and all of the descendants of that family are an example of the Jones clan.

A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if lineage details are unknown, clans may claim descent from founding member or apical ancestor. Clans, in indigenous societies, tend to be endogamous, meaning that their members can marry one another.

“Culture” refers to a group or community which shares common experiences that shape the way its members understand the world. It includes groups that we are born into, such as race, national origin, gender, class, or religion. It can also include a group we join or become part of.

RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS, DIFFERENCES, AND DIGNITY OF OTHERS. HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IN DEALING WITH ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PERSONAL BEHAVIOR.

They are broken into four categories: human elements, social factors, environment and geography, and resources. Each factor discussed in the article is only a factor that may possibly be present in a community that can contribute towards community development.

Throughout history, groups of people have formed communities to increase their chances of survival. They may have shared an interest in providing food for their families so they joined with others to hunt or farm. Or they may have formed a community to protect themselves from other groups that wanted their resources.

Community life is by definition a life of cooperation and responsibility. Private life and public life, without the disciplines of community interest, necessarily gravitate toward competition and exploitation.

Let’s look at roles of the players to learn what they contribute to the community. Homeowners. They are the individuals who buy into the community based on their lifestyle needs. … Board of Directors. … Committee Members & Other Volunteers. … Management. … Business Partners. … By Brandi Ruff, CMCA, AMS, PCAM.

If your community isn’t as strong as you like, focus on developing these aspects.…Strong communities usually exhibit these 5 features: Boundaries. Great online communities have boundaries. … Purpose. … Communication. … History. … Emotions.

Community is an important part of people’s life and a major link in social structure and social networks, so it directly affects the integration and order of society as a whole. The nature of community is the foundation on which a community and society can exist and develop.