“The Neighbourhood”

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social factors…

Though these individuals live separate lives, there is some degree of homogeneity and social cohesion in this neighbourhood. There is commonality because many residents are immigrants. We come from similar situations and for similar reasons, and this creates a bond.
‘Behind the Photo’ - The Photographer’s Story
  • They say a picture tells a thousand stories. I’m pretty sure the word, “neighbourhood”, is included in each of the thousand stories. If I were to look up the word neighbourhood in the dictionary, this picture could be used as an example. Why? What do I see? I see two old cronies talking about the good old days. I see a lone man taking a leisurely walk under the clear blue sky. I also see women, possibly on her way home, also enjoying the day. Though these individuals live separate lives, the fact of the matter is that there is some degree of homogeneity and social cohesion. In other words, there is peace. These individuals are separate, however make up the neighbourhood. It is a though the individuals are pieces of a puzzle. What the puzzle makes up is the community. This is something beautiful. St. Jamestown isn’t your Beverly Hills.
  • However, having a neighbourhood full of peace and love is always strength. Might I add, a great one. I think the reason for this is commonality. Us St. Jamestown residents can relate to one another. That is because many residents are immigrants. These residents are coming from similar situations and for similar reasons. This creates a bond. From there, only great things can happen. I think that the next step for the community is just building on what we already have. Lets us use our strength as a building block, or a stepping stone. Lets make the next step. Improvement is bound to happen.