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Explore how culture and other factors impact the social organization and leadership within various communities, including the Chinese, African American, Central American, and Caribbean communities. Learn about social networks and ethnic organizations that community builders can use to understand and engage with groups and their leaders. Discover the challenges that arise and strategies to overcome them. 8 Relevant
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Understanding Culture, Social Organization, and Leadership to Enhance Engagement
How does culture and other factors affect the social organization of a community? • In the Chinese community • In the African American community • In the Central American community • In the Caribbean community
How does culture and other factors affect the leadership of a community? • What do we think are the qualities that a leader should have? • What do all these leaders have in common? • What did you learn from the examples?
What are examples of social networks and ethnic organizations that a community builder can use to learn about the social organization of a group, to identify and engage its leaders? • Identify natural gathering points and traditions related to social gatherings. • Build on the informal networks of women • Gain entry and credibility through traditional leadership structures. • Identify and work with the "bridge generation." • Ask national organizations that serve and advocate on behalf of different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups for assistance. • Take advantage of ethnic neighborhoods.
What are the challenges that you are aware of and how can the challenges be overcome? • Expectations of community leaders • Misperceptions in the community • Linguistic skills • Tensions between subgroups