Communities
Define the term community
A community is normally referred to as a group of people, varying in numbers, living in a specific geographical area (e.g. urban/rural area, town, neighbourhood, or village) . These group of people normally share certain things in common such as race, religion, interests etc.
Distinguish between a community based on shared space and shared social organisation
A community based on shared space often refers to a certain amount of people living in, sharing, or using the same area. These areas can range from places like schools and parks to a local government or country.
A community based on social organisation refers to the people’s beliefs, values, interactions and opinions. Such examples can include cultural backgrounds (e.g. Indigenous Australians) and religions to sporting clubs (e.g. Australian Rugby League Commission) and political groups.
Describe the main characteristics and location of your chosen community
Cabramatta
Cabramatta is home to Australia’s largest Vietnamese community. It is located 30 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district and forms part of the Fairfield city municipality, a highly culturally diverse geographical area. Places of worship are an important feature of this community. Cabramatta's Moon Festival is a cultural event which occurs in September every …show more content…
As a result of many residents being Buddist, instead of many Christian churches, Cabramatta holds many temples. This is an example of a change in religion expectations. Popular culture is another example of lifestyle expectations. In Cabramatta, Vietnamese pop-culture is evident everywhere. For example, if looked around in normal fruit stores, Jack fruits wouldn’t normally be found anywhere besides an Asian fruit store. Wherever you pass, there will always be stores full of clothes, music, jewelry and
Define the term community
A community is normally referred to as a group of people, varying in numbers, living in a specific geographical area (e.g. urban/rural area, town, neighbourhood, or village) . These group of people normally share certain things in common such as race, religion, interests etc.
Distinguish between a community based on shared space and shared social organisation
A community based on shared space often refers to a certain amount of people living in, sharing, or using the same area. These areas can range from places like schools and parks to a local government or country.
A community based on social organisation refers to the people’s beliefs, values, interactions and opinions. Such examples can include cultural backgrounds (e.g. Indigenous Australians) and religions to sporting clubs (e.g. Australian Rugby League Commission) and political groups.
Describe the main characteristics and location of your chosen community
Cabramatta
Cabramatta is home to Australia’s largest Vietnamese community. It is located 30 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district and forms part of the Fairfield city municipality, a highly culturally diverse geographical area. Places of worship are an important feature of this community. Cabramatta's Moon Festival is a cultural event which occurs in September every …show more content…
As a result of many residents being Buddist, instead of many Christian churches, Cabramatta holds many temples. This is an example of a change in religion expectations. Popular culture is another example of lifestyle expectations. In Cabramatta, Vietnamese pop-culture is evident everywhere. For example, if looked around in normal fruit stores, Jack fruits wouldn’t normally be found anywhere besides an Asian fruit store. Wherever you pass, there will always be stores full of clothes, music, jewelry and