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Community Dynamics and Conflicts: Perspectives on Land and Identity in Milagro

This analysis explores various perspectives on community assets and conflicts in Milagro, focusing on land, water, and cultural heritage. It examines the role of significant places such as bars, churches, and bean fields in fostering community identity and exchange. The tension between land developers and the predominantly Hispanic community highlights issues of exploitation and power dynamics. Through ecological, structural, and social exchange lenses, we delve into how economic interests and community values collide in shaping Milagro’s future.

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Community Dynamics and Conflicts: Perspectives on Land and Identity in Milagro

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  1. Fun With Milagro By: Stacy Zahn, Rhonda Williams, Tawanika Minner, Stephanie Moeller, Eric Green

  2. Ecosystems Perspective • Community Assets • Land • Water • Beauty • Climate

  3. Functionalist Perspective • Community Assets • Bar: Place where information was exchanged and place for gathering • Church: Meeting place and for worship • Bean Field: Served as a catalyst for change • Police: Mediated conflict between the residents and land developer and government

  4. Conflict Perspective • Race: Hispanic Community • No political power • Exploitation • Manipulation • Entropy

  5. Rational/Social Exchange Perspective • Land Developer • Economic gain • Joe • In the pursuit of his own self interest, did not consider the affect that planting the bean field would have on the community

  6. Constructionist Perspective • Land Developer: People in the community were treated as a commodity • College Student: Wasn’t welcomed or trusted because he was an outsider • Bean Field: Agriculture • Hispanic Community: Wanted to keep their tradition and heritage

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