Social Capital
“Social Capital here refers to features of social organization such as trust, norms and networks that can improve the efficiency of society by facilitating coordinated action”( Putman 1993: 169).
Introduction
In this essay I will compare and contrast social capital with my agency visit. I will discuss the theory of social capital and what role it plays in (CASP) Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme. This paper will look at the target groups in which apply to (CASP) and then look at bonding and bridging and how it’s associated and affective with (CASP).
Social Capital
Social capital refers to the institutions, relationships, and norms that shape the quality and quantity of a society 's social relations. Increasing evidence shows that social cohesion is critical for societies to prosper economically and for development to be sustainable. Social capital is not just the sum of the institutions which underpin a society – it is the glue that holds them together, social capital is composed of basic elements; these include a network, a set of norms, values, and sanctions. All of these components exist in every community form our work place, families, through to the government. The theory of social capital became fashionable only quite recently, but the term has been in use for almost a century while the ideas behind it go back further still. “Social capital” may first have appeared in a book published in 1916 in the United States that discussed how neighbours could work together to oversee schools. Author Lydia Hanifan referred to social capital as “those tangible assets [that] count for most in the daily lives of people: namely goodwill, fellowship, sympathy, and social interaction among the individuals and families who make up a social unit”.
The study of social networks highlights the nature of social ties among participants. One of the key concepts of this methodology is the 'Social Capital’ of individual participants and of the whole network
Introduction
In this essay I will compare and contrast social capital with my agency visit. I will discuss the theory of social capital and what role it plays in (CASP) Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme. This paper will look at the target groups in which apply to (CASP) and then look at bonding and bridging and how it’s associated and affective with (CASP).
Social Capital
Social capital refers to the institutions, relationships, and norms that shape the quality and quantity of a society 's social relations. Increasing evidence shows that social cohesion is critical for societies to prosper economically and for development to be sustainable. Social capital is not just the sum of the institutions which underpin a society – it is the glue that holds them together, social capital is composed of basic elements; these include a network, a set of norms, values, and sanctions. All of these components exist in every community form our work place, families, through to the government. The theory of social capital became fashionable only quite recently, but the term has been in use for almost a century while the ideas behind it go back further still. “Social capital” may first have appeared in a book published in 1916 in the United States that discussed how neighbours could work together to oversee schools. Author Lydia Hanifan referred to social capital as “those tangible assets [that] count for most in the daily lives of people: namely goodwill, fellowship, sympathy, and social interaction among the individuals and families who make up a social unit”.
The study of social networks highlights the nature of social ties among participants. One of the key concepts of this methodology is the 'Social Capital’ of individual participants and of the whole network
Links: Paulo Freire (1972) believes the role of education was to liberate people from systematic oppression. Community education is vital part of education for personal learning and development conscientization, empowerment and social change History of Casp * Health Care and Holistic Health * Community / Prison liaison services (CASP 1995)