Various Communities and Their Characteristics

When you think of a community, you usually think about the area you live in. That is one definition of a community. However, there are many other forms of communities that can be categorized as social groups. Social groups (communities) usually share a common interest that bonds them together. Some examples of different social groups (communities) are related to age, religious or church groups, academic groups, political groups, and even recreational groups. An example of the an age related community would be elderly communities, nursing homes or assisted living housing. These groups usually have similar interests that bind them together such as bingo, domino's, card games or just sitting around talking about their grandchildren. The church group or community has a strong bond through God. This group usually supports one another and lifts each other up in spirit and faith. An example of different academic groups or communities would be those majoring in the same field, for instance nursing students share a common bond in studying nursing and helping others. Political groups or communities would be an example of democrats and republicans. Each group shares a common bond of supporting different areas in politics. Recreational groups or communities could be your YMCA community or your Titan's fans. Each group is bonded together by a common interest. YMCA members share the interest in health and wellness, where as the titan community love and support their team. These are just a few examples of different types of communities and their particular interests that bond them together. How many communities do you belong to?