ABSTRACT
In the traditional classificatory scheme o f formal versus social m o v e m e n t as socia t ions , G M H C is actually expec ted to experience d issonance be tween PWAs, volunteers , and the c o m m u n i t y because o f bureaucrat izat ion. " I t s p ro g r a m s and spirit mark it as o n e sor t o f a s soc ia t ion , " writes K o b a s a ( 1 9 9 0 : 2 8 8 ) , " i t s s t ructure , ano the r . " While G M H C ' s adven turous v igor on behal f o f the c o m m u n i t y gives it its character and relevance, soc io logis t s are w o n t to see its s t ructure as m o r e determinat ive and significant.
