Significance of Community knowledge
Community knowledge encompasses a collective understanding among members of a community, impacting various aspects of life. According to Dharmashastra, it involves reliable awareness of facts in disputes, aiding resolution within guilds or villages. In the realm of science, community knowledge pertains to health issues, influencing health-seeking behaviors and practices related to healing. It also includes shared wisdom about natural resource utilization, emphasizing the importance of collective understanding in both social and health-related contexts.
Synonyms: Collective wisdom, Shared knowledge, Common knowledge, Public knowledge
In Finnish: Yhteisön tietämys; In Spanish: Conocimiento de la comunidad
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Hindu concept of 'Community knowledge'
Community knowledge in Hinduism is the collective understanding of facts within a guild or village that aids in resolving disputes, emphasizing the importance of shared awareness and cooperation among members in maintaining social harmony.
From: Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study
(1) The reliable awareness of facts in disputes held by members of a guild or village, which supports their role in dispute resolution.[1]
The concept of Community knowledge in scientific sources
Community knowledge encompasses the collective health practices and understandings that are preserved and shared within a community, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage in maintaining traditional healing methods and health-related wisdom.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The collective understanding and awareness within a community about health issues, which impacts their health-seeking behavior.[2] (2) The collective understanding and practices related to health and healing that are maintained and passed down within a community.[3]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Understanding and information about plant uses and traditional practices that are preserved within a community.[4] (2) Wisdom and understanding shared within a community, particularly related to the use of natural resources like plants.[5]