As we embark on our journey to understand human behavior, social workers must give consideration to the communities in which the people live. Individual behavior is influenced by the interactions which takes place between the micro, macro and macro systems found within these particular settings. The interrelatedness among these social systems provides social workers with a variety of tools for improving the many exchanges which occur between the individuals and the social systems. Since human behavior does not exist in a vacuum; an essential element in reshaping behavior must be found within the communities where they either reside or have a membership to. Special attention must also be given to how the particular individual defines his own community membership.
Communities can be defined in many different ways; however, concepts such as space, people, interacting and shared identity can be found in most of these descriptions. (Netting, 2013). Communities can be defined by their geographical, spatial or territorial location. This description can be applied to describe the Rose Hill neighborhood due to the geographical boundaries that clearly identify this country from other regions within the city boundaries. This …show more content…
The Native Americans and Hispanic population continue to have ties to their homeland and practice their own traditions and culture within this neighborhood setting. The Rose Hill neighborhood does provide different social programs to improve the social networking among the various diverse groups. Included in their agendas is various outreach programs, such as, the Mary Twyla House, which supports the Hispanic culture as well as the Four Directions Community program which upholds the traditions of the Native American
Communities can be defined in many different ways; however, concepts such as space, people, interacting and shared identity can be found in most of these descriptions. (Netting, 2013). Communities can be defined by their geographical, spatial or territorial location. This description can be applied to describe the Rose Hill neighborhood due to the geographical boundaries that clearly identify this country from other regions within the city boundaries. This …show more content…
The Native Americans and Hispanic population continue to have ties to their homeland and practice their own traditions and culture within this neighborhood setting. The Rose Hill neighborhood does provide different social programs to improve the social networking among the various diverse groups. Included in their agendas is various outreach programs, such as, the Mary Twyla House, which supports the Hispanic culture as well as the Four Directions Community program which upholds the traditions of the Native American