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Community
Communities are defined by several different meanings--whether it's by geographical location, religion, ethnicity, race, country, interests, etc.

Community can be a collective group on anyone with a meaning behind it. For example, a person can be part of the Asian community, local Pittsburgh community, soccer community, and more at the same time.

Ideas of Community
Community is divided into four different sections, according to Michael Walzer: But what makes a community can be different among several different demographics and other cultures.
 * The familial and social: Who one is associated with based of social class, gender, race, family
 * The cultural: Marriage is an example of this
 * The political: Based off citizenship, country
 * The moral: As in living with other people

Communitarian Theory
Communitarism:
 * Challenges that identity comes from personal action and freedom
 * Provides a balance between individual interests and the value on the public good
 * Does not line up with communism
 * Argues moral life comes from community and not from the individual

Aristotle
Aristole believed that community was more generic rather than a specific social category. It characterizes all social groups rather than focusing on one group. He believes it is how it shapes individuality and identity through social interaction.

Isocrates
Isocrates taught a different approach to community as it "emphasized engagement, cohesion and collaboration." He also emphasized on attaining broader public good through interaction and concensus.

Source
Plaisance, Patrick Lee. Media Ethics: Key Principles for Responsible Practice. 2nd 14 ed. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.