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Theoretical Reflection on the Practice of Urban Community Construction

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: China’s rapid urbanization since the 1990s has fundamentally reshaped grassroots social structures, prompting state-led community construction initiatives. Unlike Western concepts of organic social cohesion,Chinese urban communities are externally shaped entities, particularly following the policy reforms post-2000. This paper examines how these forces have redefined community roles amid social integration challenges following the decline of the danwei (work-unit) system. By analyzing conceptual shifts, it provides theoretical insights into governance practices and proposes a balance between state guidance and social autonomy. The study highlights the tension between administrative efficiency and grassroots vitality, offering pathways for sustainable community development in China’s urban landscape.

Source: Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Research

DOI: 10.61784/tsshr3149

Author: ShuQin Yang

Language: English

Topic: China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409037130

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