LESSON 4
Typologies of
Community
Ms. Maria Theresa O. Fidelino
Learning facilitator
Formal and Informal
Communities
FORMAL INFORMAL
The group is created as per official The group is formed according to the
authority, to fulfill certain goals or likes, interests, and attitudes of the
objectives. members.
The group possess a systematic, The group has a loose structure, and
hierarchical structure. the members join to satisfy their social
needs.
Formal and Informal
Communities
FORMAL INFORMAL
There is a professional relationship There is a personal relationship
among members. among members.
The flow of communication is The flow of communication stretches
restricted due to the chain of in all directions.
command.
The position of a member defines Every members is as important as any
his/her importance in the group other member.
Rural and Urban Communities
CHARACTERISTIC
OF RURAL AREAS
1. Population density is found to
be low, meaning few people
populate the entire community,
and they tend to to live far
apart from each other.
2. The area is situated
geographically distant from
larger urban areas.
3. Each area typically specializes
in a particular form of
livelihood, such as farming.
Rural and Urban Communities
CHARACTERISTIC
OF URBAN AREAS:
1. There is a higher population density,
with more diverse subgroups
(ethnic, racial, cultural, age)
2. Various industries and businesses
are found in the in the area.
3. A large population of the people live
in rented apartments or homes.
4. Transportation is readily available,
although this may be costly.
Rural and Urban Communities
CHARACTERISTIC
OF RURAL AREAS:
5. Highly developed with many
buildings and structures.
6. Traffic and noise levels are high in
these areas.
7. The large populations gives rise
to close interactions among
many people, as well as more
intense political involvement
among citizens.
Community Power
Various groups or subdivisions of the larger
community divided based on characteristics such as
social, political, economic, cultural and religious
belief.
Communities may be categorized
according to the following:
1. Health 9. Religion
2. Education 10. Service/Fraternal Organization
3. Law Enforcement 11. Community Activist Volunteer
Group
4. Government 12. Culture
5. Business 13. Housing Development
6. Youth 14. Sport recreation
7. Media 15. Environment
8. Human Services 16. Agriculture
Social Spaces
Defined as a physical or virtual space which members of
the community visit or where they stay. Ex: social center,
online social media, or other gathering spaces where people
gather and interact.
Some social spaces are owned by the government, such
as town squares, parks, and beaches These spaces are
generally open and accessible to people.
Private social spaces are owned and regulated regularly,
such as shopping malls. These spaces may be used by
community residents for their gathering or simple recreation
activities.
Quote of the Day:
Quote Reel
“The greatness of a
community is most
accurately measured by the
compassionate actions of its
members.”
