Monday Reflection for Week 2

As a possible case study, I would like to explore building community in my neighborhood. Although I want to develop practical steps that could be applicable in future cross-cultural settings, it is difficult for me to be too specific in that regard at this point. I am not sure where I would like to work, and the ramifications of culture on community-building seem to necessitate a more focused approach. After taking “Children at Risk” last quarter, I have also become interested in community-based care for children who’ve lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. It would be interesting to explore in more detail what this looks like and contrast it with other structures that are used.