Building Modern Communities from the Perspective of Relationship-Action
As an ancient concept,the term"community"has recently rejuvenated and become a significant policy discourse in our country.Classical theories of community contain a methodological framework,known as the relationship-action method.Traditional communities were based on land,with people's behaviors determined by their dependency on the group and interpersonal relationships.Individuals'actions,lives,values,and destinies were aligned with the whole community.Such communities were natural and historically formed.In modern society,individual independence is a prerequisite,with people deciding their interactions based on independent interests and forming corresponding relationships.The logic of the market economy has led to the separation,and even opposition,between individuals and society.People build close relationships through mutual dependencies and their actions,forming modern communities.Unlike traditional communities,which are determined by pre-existing relationships,modern communities emphasize conscious social actions,including shared goals,values,responsibilities,and actions.They are not naturally formed but are constructed intentionally.While traditional communities are more concrete and a necessity for individuals,modern communities are more functional and formed through purposeful collaboration.
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