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Applying Theory To Community Organizations

Theory is the basis for any discipline. In an APA-formatted paper of at least 1500 words, examine how each of the sociological perspectives can be applied to community and to community-based organizations. Be thorough and specific, using the text and at least 2 scholarly resources to support your work. As an applied sociologist, which of these perspectives best resonates with you, and how would you use it to work in a community organization in your community?

Required Text

McKnight, J. & McKnight Plummer, J. (2015). Community organizing: Theory and practice. Retrieved from

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Concha, M. (2014). Exploring collaboration, its antecedents, and perceived outcomes in service partnerships of community-based organizations in South Florida. International Journal of Public Administration, 37(1), 44-52.

Condeluci, A. (2013). Social capital and the power of relationships: Al Condeluci at TEDxGrandviewAve [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.tedxgrandviewave.com/portfolio/al-condeluci/ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaBUV2J0ax4)

Falk, I. (2000). Human capital and social capital: What’s the difference? Adult Learning Commentary, 28(18). https://www.ala.asn.au/public/commentaries/Falk1810

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Mauldin, M. D. (2013). State use of community-based organizations to advance urban revitalization policy: The case of the front porch Florida initiative. Journal of Public Management & Social Policy, 19(2), 180-188.

Molyneux, C., Hutchison, B., Chuma, J., & Gilson, L. (2007). The role of community-based organizations, in household ability to pay for health care in Kilifi District, Kenya. Health Policy and Planning, 22(6), 381-392.

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Pawar, M. (2006). “Social” “capital”? The Social Science Journal, 43(2), 211-226. doi:10.1016/j.soscij.2006.02.002

Philadelphia Fed. (2014, June 12). Neighborhoods by the numbers: Data-driven tools for neighborhood revitalization [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQiEUg9tJBUube

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Applying Theory To Community Organizations

Theory is the basis for any discipline. In an APA-formatted paper of at least 1500 words, examine how each of the sociological perspectives can be applied to community and to community-based organizations. Be thorough and specific, using the text and at least 2 scholarly resources to support your work. As an applied sociologist, which of these perspectives best resonates with you, and how would you use it to work in a community organization in your community?