scholarly journals Estrategias reproductivas y formación de capital social en contextos migratorios y periurbanos. Un análisis desde la perspectiva de Pierre Bourdieu / Reproductive strategies and social capital formation in migration and peri-urban contexts. An analysis from the perspective of Pierre Bourdieu

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 697
Author(s):  
José Álvaro Hernández Flores ◽  
Susana Rappo
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Reproductive Strategies ◽  
Pierre Bourdieu ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Urban Contexts ◽  
Los Grupos

El presente artículo toma como referencia la noción de capital social, desarrollada por Pierre Bourdieu, para examinar el papel que desempeñan las prácticas sociales orientadas a la formación de capital social en la conformación de las estrategias reproductivas de los grupos domésticos que habitan en contextos migratorios y periurbanos. A partir de los estudios de caso expuestos se analizan las principales instancias de acumulación de capital social, sus principios de activación, y sus repercusiones sobre los ámbitos familiar y comunitario, así como los cambios acaecidos a partir de los procesos de conurbación y la intensificación del fenómeno migratorio.AbstractThis article draws on the notion of social capital, developed by Pierre Bourdieu, to examine the role of social practices designed to build social capital in shaping the reproductive strategies of domestic groups living in migration and peri-urban contexts.The case studies described are used to analyze the main forms of accumulating social capital, their principles of activation, and their impact on the family and community spheres, as well as changes that have taken place as a result of the conurbation process and the intensification of the migratory phenomenon.

The role of entrepreneurial families in entrepreneurial ecosystems: the family social capital approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Benavides-Salazar ◽  
Cristina Iturrioz-Landart ◽  
Cristina Aragón-Amonarriz ◽  
Asunción Ibañez-Romero
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Family Social Capital ◽  
The Family ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Entrepreneurial Dynamics

Purpose This paper aims to investigate how entrepreneurial families (EFs) influence the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) by using the family social capital (FSC) approach. Design/methodology/approach For this paper, the authors analyzed the Manizales EE as a case study. The authors used a variety of data collection procedures, including in-depth interviews with 26 entrepreneurs and mentors. Findings The authors established how EFs affect EE development, identifying how the FSC bridging mechanisms impact the EE’s social and cultural attributes, boosting entrepreneurial dynamics. Originality/value The results indicated the relevance of EFs’ embeddedness and the degree of the FSC institutionalization in promoting of entrepreneurship within the EEs.

The role of gender in the association of social capital, social support, and economic security with self-rated health among older adults in deprived communities in Beirut

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1371-1379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiam Chemaitelly ◽  
Caroline Kanaan ◽  
Hind Beydoun ◽  
Monique Chaaya ◽  
Mona Kanaan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Self Rated Health

Social Networking, Cyber Bullying, and the Role of Community Education

2013 ◽  
pp. 117-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Sofo ◽  
Francesco Sofo
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
Australian Government ◽  
The Social

This chapter explores the link between social capital, the bullying that can occur via social networking sites, and community education. It becomes evident that social networking sites are influential sources of informal learning despite the published literature being somewhat divided on the sociological, psychological, and emotional benefits of social networking. Through the presentation of Australian statistics and case studies, the chapter demonstrates how social capital can be eroded through the misuse of social networking sites particularly in the form of cyber bullying. The Australian government has responded to the social impacts of cyber bullying by funding an extensive community education program. Through examining this program, it is possible to see how important it is to have effective and accessible community education regarding safe and responsible social networking.

scholarly journals Rethinking the Role of Escuelas Nuevas and Social Capital in Colombia Through the Lens of Peace-Building and Reconciliation

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Debora Upegui-Hernàndez
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Peace Building ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Community Members ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
Poverty And Inequality ◽  
The International Monetary Fund

AbstractThe World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) endorse social capital to solve poverty and inequality. Colombia proposes urban school reform (Escuelas Nuevas) to increase its social capital. Social capital is accepted by ‘indigenous researchers’ without considering its societal and political context. The psychology of Martín Baró and Freire' de-ideologises such social capital concepts. Interviews with individual teachers, community members, and focus groups of elementary school parents and students were analysed for the consequences of Escuelas Nuevas for social capital, and for peace-building and reconciliation of violent conflict. Social capital did not stand in place of social justice programmes. Using social capital to redirect efforts against social inequalities constitutes ‘structural violence’ perpetuating the colonisation of indigenous communities.

Some occurrences of vesicular–arbuscular mycorrhiza in natural and disturbed ecosystems of the Red Desert

1979 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 619-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Michael Miller
Keyword(s):  
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza ◽  
Reproductive Strategies ◽  
Sarcobatus Vermiculatus ◽  
Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza ◽  
Mine Spoils ◽  
Major Species ◽  
Vesicular Arbuscular ◽  
The Family ◽  
Ceratoides Lanata

Studies have been initiated on the occurrence of vesicular–arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) in plant communities of revegetated mine spoils and undisturbed areas of the Red Desert of Wyoming. It was found that the majority of plants in undisturbed environments in this area are mycorrhizal. On disturbed sites, no mycorrhiza were encountered. Of interest for both the undisturbed and disturbed communities was the predominance of plants belonging to the family Chenopodiaceae. The major difference between the plant species encountered in each community is associated with their reproductive strategy, as well as whether the plants possessed VAM. The major species encountered on undisturbed sites are Atriplex gardneri, At. confertifolia, Ceratoides lanata, Grayia spinosa, Kochia americana, and Sarcobatus vermiculatus, all possessing mycorrhiza. Halogeton glomeratus predominated in disturbed sites and did not possess VAM. The role of VAM in both succession and reproductive strategies of plants is also discussed.

Students climbing the entrepreneurial ladder

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 1115-1136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanna Campopiano ◽  
Tommaso Minola ◽  
Ruggero Sainaghi
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Entrepreneurial Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Bridging Social Capital ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
The Family ◽  
Bonding And Bridging ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper aims to address the research question of whether family social capital affects the degree of engagement in the entrepreneurial process in the case of hospitality and tourism (H&T) new ventures, and how this relates to environment-related motivations. In particular, drawing on a process-based approach of individuals’ engagement in entrepreneurship, this paper provides new insights into the relationship between the perception of support by the family through the provision of bonding and bridging social capital and the decision to engage in the entrepreneurial process. The main contribution consists in the role of “following an environmental mission” that emerges as a motivation mediating the relationship between family resource provision and entrepreneurial engagement in the H&T industry. Design/methodology/approach For this exploratory study, we rely on cross-sectional observations from 2,923 individuals gathered through the Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students Survey, which collects information on career choices and preferences of university students around the globe. Given our focus on the early engagement process in entrepreneurship and the role of embeddedness in family structures, the use of a sample of young potential entrepreneurs such as students is particularly appropriate. Findings This study suggests that the family acts as a fundamental institution fostering entrepreneurship, both through the provision of bonding and bridging social capital, and the nurturing of attitudes toward the environment. The results indicate that, in the H&T industry, entrepreneurship can be a valuable means to pursue such attitude and is perceived as a way to proactively contribute to undertake responsible environmental activities. Research limitations/implications The study provides some implications for researchers, educators and policymakers interested in fostering entrepreneurial initiatives in the field, considering the role of a social-oriented mission as a vehicle to encourage profit-oriented entrepreneurial initiatives, and the importance of the family as a resource provider that fosters entrepreneurial engagement. The paper also discusses the strengths and limitations of this unique and broad cross-national sample. Originality/value Becoming entrepreneurs is depicted as climbing an entrepreneurial “ladder”, whereby each individual’s engagement along this process depends on a number of antecedents. Family bridging and bonding social capital, as well as following an environmental mission, emerge as important factors in the H&T industry, thus extending previous literature on the distinctiveness of this industry.

scholarly journals Determinants of Micro-Enterprise Success through Microfinance Institutions: A Capital Mix and Previous Work Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 803-823
Author(s):  
Waseem Ul Hameed ◽  
Hisham Bin Mohammad ◽  
Hanita Binti Kadir Shahar
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Financial Capital ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Enterprise Success

The prime objective of the study is to highlight the role of the capital mix (financial capital, social capital, human capital) on women micro-enterprise success with moderating role of previous work experience. Women owned micro-enterprise success is less as compared to the male owned micro-enterprsie, particularly in Pakistan. Rate of faliure in women micro-enterpeise is more, that is the reason women community is one of the most vulnerable group worldwide. It is evident from literature that less attention has been paid to highlight the importance of three types of capital for women micro-enterprise. To adress this issue, the current study adopted quantitative research approach and based on cross-sectional research design. Primary data was collected by using 5-point Likert scale. Questionnaires were distributed among the owners of women micro-enterprise in Pakistan by using area cluster sampling. SmartPLS 3 was used to analyze the data. It is found that financial capital, social capital and human capital has significant positive relationship with women micro-enterprise success and previous work experience moderates the relationship. Hence, this study contributed by developing a unique framework for women micro-enterprise success. It will be beneficial for practitioners to enhance women micro-enterprise success rate.

scholarly journals Understanding Bourdieu - Cultural Capital and Habitus

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaowei Huang
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Pierre Bourdieu ◽  
Economic Capital ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Initial Learning ◽  
The World ◽  
Specific Culture

This research paper aims at providing a brief and exemplified introduction of the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu’s two particularly important theoretical concepts: Cultural Capital and Habitus. Cultural capital, according to Bourdieu, is gained mainly through an individual’s initial learning, and is unconsciously influenced by the surroundings (Bourdieu, 2000). In the case of habitus, it relates to the resource of knowledge (Bourdieu 1990). Knowledge is about the way how people view and understand the world, which is gained via a specific culture that an individual lives in. While also showing how Bourdieu’s work on economic capital, social capital and cultural capital can help us to understand the contemporary world and its practices.

scholarly journals Bonds, Battles and Social Capital: Power and the Mediation of Water Insecurity in Peri-Urban Gurgaon, India

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal Narain ◽  
Sumit Vij ◽  
Aman Dewan
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Water Insecurity ◽  
Resource Access ◽  
Underlying Factor ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
Urban Contexts ◽  
Differential Access

This article describes the role of social capital and power as a significant underlying factor influencing water security in peri-urban Gurgaon. The article shows how differential access to social capital shapes differential access to water. In peri-urban contexts, communities that lack access to water mobilise their social capital to enhance their water security. We use the concepts of power and social capital to explain how the actors interact in peri-urban Gurgaon, paying attention to which social groups are powerful and how the powerless use social capital to adapt to changing resource access and usage. We conclude by drawing theoretical- and policy-relevant insights from the field.

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