9. 9
Socio-Political Structure
● Social and political
processes occurring
within communities
● Generates an
organized way of life
through norms,
laws, and social
activities
10. 10
Socio-Political Structure
Socialization is a process
that enables an individual
to understand and learn
values, norms, culture,
and behaviors of a
certain community.
Social Processes within the Community
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Socio-Political Structure
Social Processes within the Community
Social
Interaction
● Neighbors talking to each other on
current issues about the
community
● Purchasing snacks from a local
convenience store
● Children playing with each other
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Socio-Political Structure
Social Processes within the Community
Social Action ● The phenomenon of bayanihan
● Volunteering in local community
activities and programs
● Engaging in advocacy initiatives
within the locality or neighborhood
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Economic Structure
Local Business Activities
Business Activity Examples
Small and Medium
Enterprises (SMEs)
● Sari-sari stores; local consumer
goods stores
● Small town lotteries
● Small local service providers
(local salons, local restaurants)
17. 17
Economic Structure
Local Business Activities
Business Activity Examples
Cooperatives ● Agricultural cooperatives
● Retail cooperatives
● Housing cooperatives
● Credit unions
18. 18
Economic Structure
Local Business Activities
Business Activity Examples
Large Scale
Enterprises
● Major business establishments
(malls, fast-food chains,
convenience store chains)
● Major service providers (major
banks, couriers)
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Economic Structure
The creation of new businesses translates to more jobs.
The capacity of a community to employ its members
contributes to their individual consumption and to the
community’s overall economic capability.
Community Members as Human Capital
21. 21
Cultural Structure
A community’s culture is shaped by:
● history
● social interaction
● human activities
● religiosity and spirituality
● natural events
22. Wrap-Up ● All communities are characterized by socio-
political, economic, and cultural structures.
● The socio-political structure of a community
is facilitated primarily through socialization,
the process of learning the values, culture, and
norms of a particular community.
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23. Wrap-Up ● The economic structure of a community
allows it to gain sustainability and the capacity
to meet its goals or objectives in the long run.
● The cultural structure of a community is
brought about by the unique integration of a
community’s history, characteristics, people,
and beliefs.
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Editor's Notes
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