The 4 Phases of Community Organizing: A Step-by-Step Guide

The four phases of community organizing are exploratory, discussional, organizational, and action. Learn how to organize your community and make a difference in the world.

Sequential phases in the process of community organization are:

(i) Organisational phase

(ii) Action phase

(iii) Exploratory phase

(iv) Discussional phase

Codes:

(A) iii i ii iv

(B) iii i iv ii

(C) iv i ii iii

(D) iv ii iii i

The correct answer is (C) iv i ii iii.

Question asked  in the year 2012 Paper-II Questions No-23 UGC NET) 

The sequential phases in the process of community organization are:

1. Exploratory phase - This is the phase where the community organizer identifies the needs and concerns of the community.
2. Discussional phase - This is the phase where the community organizer facilitates discussions among the community members to develop a shared understanding of the problems and potential solutions.
3. Organizational phase - This is the phase where the community organizer helps the community members to organize themselves and develop a plan of action.
4. Action phase - This is the phase where the community members take action to address the problems that they have identified.

Therefore, the correct order of the phases is iv i ii iii.

Here is a brief explanation of each phase:

• Exploratory phase - The exploratory phase is the first step in the community organizing process. The community organizer must first identify the needs and concerns of the community. This can be done through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. The community organizer must also learn about the history of the community and the challenges that it has faced in the past.
• Discussional phase - Once the community organizer has identified the needs and concerns of the community, the next step is to facilitate discussions among the community members. These discussions help the community members to develop a shared understanding of the problems and potential solutions. The community organizer must create a safe space for these discussions and encourage the community members to share their ideas.
• Organizational phase - The organizational phase is the third step in the community organizing process. The community organizer helps the community members to organize themselves and develop a plan of action. The community organizer must help the community members to identify their strengths and resources. The community organizer must also help the community members to develop a plan of action that is realistic and achievable.
• Action phase - The action phase is the fourth and final step in the community organizing process. The community members take action to address the problems that they have identified. The action phase can take many different forms, such as protests, boycotts, or lobbying. The community organizer must support the community members during the action phase and help them to achieve their goals.