Community Project Evaluation: Achieving Goals & Building Density

1) Analyzing the Achievement of Planned Objectives:

To analyze the degree of achievement of planned objectives or tasks, it is necessary to objectify achievements through the formulation of indicators that allow us to evaluate the performance of activities. These indicators should be established from the first phase of the project throughout the community. Hence, to evaluate, the community meets its own image, diagnoses itself better, and can correctly perceive its own internal dynamics of development.

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Utopian Socialism and Historical Materialism: Key Concepts

Utopian Socialism and Historical Materialism

The term “utopian socialism” was coined in 1839 by Louis Blanqui, but achieved notoriety after the work of Marx and Engels in their Communist Manifesto. They thought that utopian thinkers, though well-intentioned, were guilty of idealism and ingenuity. To avoid being confused with them, they labeled their own theory with the adjective “scientific.” Chronologically, the ideas of utopian socialism reached maturity between 1815 and 1848 (the date of publication

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Cultural Freedom and Pluralism: Rights and Principles

Creation Science

Creation Science: A methodological discourse, rational and proven, without any preconceived value unconditioned outside of science itself and not demonstrated by it. In identifying the most relevant scientific creation, the method is the result.

Technical Capacity

Technical Capacity: Its purpose is the practical application of science, making it useful to society. Technology is increasingly establishing clearer, more defined borders, more divorced from science. The outstanding importance

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Sociology: Foundational Concepts and Influential Figures

Sociology: An Introduction

Sociology is dedicated to the study of society and its phenomena, including social action, social relations, and the groups that form them. It emerged in the 19th century. Auguste Comte coined the term in 1838 in his positivist philosophy course. He is considered the creator of positivism and sociology, examining institutions like family, work, school, and religion. Sociology’s objective is the study of social facts.

Auguste Comte (1798-1857)

  • Referred to sociology as “social
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Functionalist vs. Conflict Theory in Education

Functionalist vs. Conflict Approaches to Education

The Functionalist Perspective

Functionalists view modern society as a meritocracy, where success is achieved through ability and hard work, rather than ascription or inheritance. They believe that children from all socioeconomic backgrounds should have equal opportunities to attain high-status jobs. Functionalists see society as requiring highly trained individuals with specialized skills. They also emphasize the importance of an educated citizenry

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Understanding the Right to Vote in Spain

Theme 2: The Right to Vote

The Right to Vote and Political Participation

Political participation is a cornerstone of liberty. With the rise of the democratic constitutional state and its emphasis on equality, all individuals participating in the political process gained prominence, and the vote was recognized as a fundamental right. Today, democracy and citizen participation are intrinsically linked, with participation serving as a core principle of democracy itself. The right to participate, as enshrined

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