Exploring Our Communities

What makes a community special?

• Availability of shopping centers

• High population density

• Access to public transportation

• Shared values and strong relationships.

What are some things people in a community share?

• Personal belongings

• Private opinions

• Resources, experiences, values, public spaces, cultural traditions, support systems.

• Individual hobbies

How do people in a community work together?

• People in a community work together by collaborating, sharing resources, and supporting each other.

• By hoarding resources for personal gain

• By isolating themselves from others

• By competing against each other

Can you name three different types of communities?

• Temporary, permanent, seasonal

• Political, economic, social

• Urban, rural, suburban

• Geographic, interest-based, cultural

What is a community you are part of?

• Local book club

• Local gardening group

• Neighborhood sports team

• Online cooking forum

How does being in a group make you feel?

• Experiencing anxiety and stress

• Being in a group makes you feel supported and connected.

• Feeling isolated and alone

• Being overwhelmed and confused

What are some ways to get involved in your community?

• Volunteer at local organizations, attend community events, join clubs or groups, participate in local government, support local businesses.

• Move to a different city

• Focus solely on online activities

• Ignore local issues

What does it mean for a community to be diverse?

• A community is diverse when it has a single dominant culture.

• A community is diverse when it avoids any differences among its members.

• A community is diverse when it encompasses a wide range of different identities and experiences.

• A community is diverse if it only includes people from the same background.

Why is diversity important in a community?

• Diversity reduces the overall quality of community services.

• Diversity is important in a community because it promotes creativity, social cohesion, and better problem-solving.

• Diversity leads to confusion and conflict.

• Diversity makes it harder to reach consensus.

How does your community help everyone feel included?

• By celebrating diversity and promoting open dialogue.

• By ignoring differences and avoiding discussions.

• By enforcing a single cultural perspective.

• By limiting participation to a select few.