The Concept and Principles of Community Engagement

This paper provides a critique of community engagement with specific emphasis on the participation aspect. The importance of overall participation of all involved members of the community will be examined in broader details with regards to policies dealing with education and employment and the subsequent equal opportunities that should in principle be available for all members in the society regardless of age, race or sex. However, before delving into the participation aspect, the definition of community engagement, the concept of community engagement and the principles of community engagement will be examined in order to get a better understanding of the critique. The participation aspect will then be examined in details with regards to overall equity and equality based on the principles of community engagement.