A local council funds a new community initiative called ‘Night Market Neighbours’, a monthly evening market held in a suburban car park near a train station. The market is designed to increase community connection and includes food stalls, live music, a small children’s area and a council-run information booth. Some residents describe the market as creating a welcoming ‘local vibe’, while others say it feels ‘not for people like us’. The council is considering changes such as adding multilingual signage, changing the start time, increasing security presence and offering discounted stall fees for local community groups.
b. Explain two different factors that could influence whether residents feel a sense of belonging at the ‘Night Market Neighbours’ initiative. Refer to the scenario in your response.
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In this unit, students explore the ways sociologists have thought about the idea of community and how various types of community are experienced. They examine the relationship between social movements and social change, including the nature, purpose, power, and outcomes of social movements.
Students examine the changing definitions and experiences of community, including the theories of Ferdinand Tonnies and Michel Maffesoli. They analyse factors influencing belonging, the impact of technology, economic, social, political, and geographical factors, and evaluate a specific community experience, considering ethical research methodology.
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