About community relations Within communities, of whatever kind, relations between the parties occur, which can be called community relations. These relations are not necessarily of a hierarchical type, but are usually considered as between equals. Often, relations that take place outside the world’s states are considered community relations. Among them are those that come from the mutual support of popular communities, or of individuals who make up civil society. Characteristics of a community – Occupation of a given geographical area – Regular social relations – The advantages and benefits obtained are shared – Some form of organization is presented – There is an identity and a feeling of belonging – They have a historical and dynamic character – More complete and concrete level of integration than in other forms – There is a shared culture Functions of a community Human communities are generally organized around a common purpose, which is variable. Their members often share passions, needs or desires, and their association gives them a greater chance of achieving those purposes, in whatever way. For example, a cultural community comprises all those cultural promoters and scholars of the culture of a locality, a region or the world. In this way it gives them a capacity for organization, joint voice or exchange of knowledge that is always for their mutual benefit or representation. 27