Category: Community

When compared to women, men engage in more harmful behaviours such as excessive drinking, substance abuse, and participating in unsafe sexual activities (Courtenay, 2011). Although researchers suggest multiple causes underlying these differences, such as biology and access to healthcare, a significant number of studies indicate gender role socialization, which results in most men conforming to…

In 1999, by strengthening and defining the judicial role of the VDCs, the Government passed the LSGA that dealt with the subject of local mediation. VDCs have been legally authorized in hearing and determining cases on a variety of matters, including land disputes, forced labor, crime and paupers. LSGA provisioned that such cases would be…

This paper seeks to conscientiously analyze and interpret the contemporary social work practice environment using a contemplative analysis of society and culture to ascertain if and how different types of oppression and inequities in widespread capitalist societies causes social problems. The discussion will center more on child protection and removal, and the need for social…

Introduction Language is an important means of communication. Human beings tend to express their feelings using their words and expressions which are an intermediate for the understanding between the speaker and the listener. In addition to that, the use of speech serves as a tool to communicate feelings, thoughts and ideology, especially in political and…

In her book The Uses of Heritage, Laurajane Smith argues that an Authorised Heritage Discourse or AHD exists, which prioritises national frames of reference over those of local communities. This essay will attempt to evaluate whether this is indeed the case, examining in turn the impact of local heritage practices, the idea of the AHD,…

Introduction The aim of this Community Profile is to assess the needs of the population within a geographically determined area. It will evaluate the resources that exist, and assess the needs of those within the community, to help improve the quality of life for the individuals across the age continuum. (Hawtin and Percy-Smith, 2007) The…

I remember our first lecture when we were given the assignment of writing down our own definitions of peace, community, and conflict. For peace, I wrote Acceptance of what is, trying to be best that can be. For community, I wrote Belonging, kinship, and support. Can be family, friends, work, or people who simply share…

In the next paragraphs, you will find detailed information about the reflection which the crimes have on the community and the individuals. As a member of a problematic area like Walthamstow, I have seen many people who have been reflected not only emotionally but finically as well. The crimes are one big problem which by…

Forest Hills has been my home for the past 8 years and I dont plan on changing that. I chose this neighborhood as the community I will be doing my research on because I felt strongly that I knew my neighborhood well enough that this research paper was going to be easier if I have…

Community practice work, through its method of collective action, is a process that involves empowering and mobilising communities to drive social change and achieve cooperative objectives. The following essay will analyse the utilisation of community development frameworks and approaches in the case study Dubai on Country Camp, whilst simultaneously exploring the context, method and outcomes…