Definitions
- Referring to a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests. - Describing a sense of belonging and connection among individuals. - Talking about a group of people who support and help each other.
- Referring to a larger group of people living in a particular region or country. - Describing the collective behavior, customs, and values of a group of people. - Talking about the social structure and organization of a group of individuals.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to groups of people.
- 2Both involve social interactions.
- 3Both can have shared values and beliefs.
- 4Both can provide a sense of belonging.
- 5Both can influence individual behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Community typically refers to a smaller group of people, while society refers to a larger group.
- 2Scope: Community is often more localized, while society can encompass a broader geographical area.
- 3Focus: Community emphasizes the relationships and connections among individuals, while society focuses on the collective behavior and organization of a group.
- 4Purpose: Community is often based on shared interests or goals, while society is based on shared values and customs.
- 5Structure: Community can be more informal and flexible, while society may have more formalized structures and institutions.
Remember this!
Community and society both refer to groups of people and involve social interactions. However, the difference between community and society lies in their size, scope, focus, purpose, and structure. A community is a smaller, more localized group that emphasizes relationships and connections among individuals based on shared interests or goals. On the other hand, society refers to a larger group with a broader geographical scope, focusing on the collective behavior, customs, and values of its members.
