INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MODULE CD 121 Compiled by ESTHER ZALINGANIRA SAYENDA Page 2 | Blantyre International University CD 121 Page 2 of 2 Blantyre International University PRIVATE BAG 98 BLANTYRE MALAWI (265) E-mail: eszalie@gmail.com Cell: (+265888905666) ©2012 Programme: Bachelor of Community Development. Department: Community Development Course Title: Introduction to Community Development Course Code: CD 121 Course Duration:
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Comparison of Urban Sociological Theories In order for an urban sociologist to discover “How urban societies work‚” theories of “urban ecology” or “political economy” are used as a guide in their research. Urban ecology refers to the importance of social structure and social organization as shaping social life in the city. Urban ecologist concerns for social order‚ social cohesion‚ community ties and social differentiation offer key insight to how societies work (Kleniewski‚ 2001). Alternatively
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Impact of Sociological Theories in Education Crystal Taylor-Johnson SOC101: Introduction to Sociology Professor Christine Henderson November 22‚ 2010 Education is the most important part of a person’s life. Without a good education people would struggle in everyday life just to be able to get by. There are three theories that help understand education. Even though most people feel theories are just someone’s opinions‚ education has many different theories that support it because these theories help
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prove the integrity of society as the rule of religion came to pass‚ and as new social institutions began to shape with the fast approaching 1900’s. Durkheim delved into the works of Montesquieu and Spencer‚ whom he believed both generalized their theories. His followers included his nephew Mauss‚ Hubert‚ and Bougle theorized in both the micro and macro levels of sociology‚ something other traditions fail to do. Durkheim differed from his predecessors and other sociologists of his time because of the
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“around a quest for a general theory rather than merely a set of investigations of social problems or historical particulars” (Collins 186). We must not try and define sociology in terms of the historical context of events. Durkheim has a serious interest in distinguishing between historical and functional aspects of life. Durkheim argued that the “basic contents of sociology should be historical: only by taking a long sweep of time
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Around the world‚ there are various types of drugs. Sometimes we need to take drugs to relief the pain or cure the diseases. Drug has two definitions. Medical definition is substance to treat or prevent some diseases. For sociological definition‚ it is habit-forming chemical affecting brain or physiological functions. The second drug has the more potential to be abused than drug for medical. According to the lecture‚ the professor stated that drug abuse is to use unacceptable drugs and/or normal
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Running Head: Crime and Society CCJ18 1 Crime is the result of individuals making choices to commit crime; it is not the result of their social circumstances. Discuss this statement. This paper will address sociological theories relating to why a person becomes a criminal. It has been suggested that a person may commit certain crimes for economic reasons and to provide for their families. Their personal circumstances and status in society might be the reason why a person feels their only option
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Theories of Development There are many branches of psychology. The field of human development is divided into five theory groups. The theory groups are Psychodynamic‚ Cognitive‚ Systems‚ Biological and Behavioral. Each theory group has many contributing theorists. Some theories overlap while others are independent. Often theories are credible whereas others cause skepticism. There are many contributors to the world of psychology with different views and beliefs about human development. Psychodynamic
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Sociological theories are theories that are of use in everyday life. The things we know about our societies and social behaviors today have materialized all thanks to numerous sociology theories. Particular theories have not necessarily been widely accepted‚ while others are commonly accepted throughout‚ but all have contributed enormously to the understanding of social behaviors and our societies today. Having a full understanding and learning more about these sociological theories‚ will help
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Critically analyze the development issues in your state using development theories? Development can be defined as a transformation or progression from one state to another state‚ with the latter state being better than the first one when compared on various grounds and measures. Development of any country‚ state or city depends on the effectiveness‚ management and utilization of the resources using advanced technologies and Human resource management to achieve the targeted values for the different
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