: Views the community as a system of interdependent institutions (e.g., schools, government) that work together to maintain stability and the status quo.
Community development is a process where community members take collective action to address issues that are important to them. It is both a (how people work together) and an outcome (the tangible changes achieved). 1. Key Theoretical Frameworks Introduction to Community Development - Theory,...
: Asserts that communities are built through the interaction of groups with different levels of power. Development involves empowering marginalized groups to challenge inequality. : Views the community as a system of