A regional Victorian local council has partnered with a large employer to create a new community initiative called ShiftMates for workers on rotating shifts (e.g. night shift, early mornings). The initiative includes: a private online forum for workers to organise meet-ups; monthly in-person breakfasts at a community hall; discounted public transport for shift workers; and a council-run “welcome buddy” system for new arrivals to the town. After six months, a small evaluation reports mixed experiences. Some participants describe stronger connection and support, while others report feeling like outsiders due to limited time, transport difficulties, and a perception that long-term residents “stick to their own groups”.
a. Outline two factors from the scenario that may have influenced participants’ feelings of belonging to the ShiftMates community.
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Create Free Account Log inThis is a free VCE Units 3 & 4 Sociology practice question worth 4 marks, testing your understanding of Belonging in selected community. It falls under Community in Unit 4: Community, social movements and social change. Submit your answer above to receive instant AI-powered marking and personalised feedback.
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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