Social Work 382 (SDSU)

Social Capital vs. Physical Capital vs. Human Capital

"features of social organization such as networks, norms and social trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit." -feature of a community; mutual benefit -the expected collective or economic benefits (networks, norms, and social trust) derived from the preferential treatment and cooperation between individuals and groups -It is referenced in Putnam's "Bowling Alone" article as an aspect of American society that is declining due to reduced involvement in "secondary" associations in favor of what he calls "tertiary" associations."

3 Types of Communities(Ascriptive Ties, Functional, and Geographic)

-Ascriptive Ties - Race, Culture, Language, Religion, LGBQT, Job Communities. (Community meetings) -Functional - Political party, me too, unions, students in school (Don't care where you live) -Geographic place - Zip code, boundaries. Social Capital and resources (Point of view)

Participatory Action Research (PAR)

-Community identifies the issues (What the needs are, How they can do their own research when they might not be educated) Step 1 is identify the problem. -Data collection (Talk to people who use it, see how many people, go there, how often, Talk with/interview people who use/need it.) She talked with the people to see who was sick -Analysis -Solution

A Framework for Engaging Population Groups(63)

-Start Where Population Is. (Develop cultural humility, Listen to different perspectives) -Assess Impacts. (Explore discrimination and oppression, Assess implications of intersectionality) -Search Professional Knowledge. (Identify growth and development issues, Assess impacts of social relationships and structure) -Develop Strategies. (Create opportunities for participation, Work with others)

Reciprocity, Honesty, and Trust

Chapter 8 of Bowling Alone: Crime goes up, trust goes down. Urbanization, public and private spending, lawyers on the rise in the 1970's. Increase in divorce. "We are forced to rely on formal institutions, and above all on the law, to accomplish what we used to accomplish through informal networks reinforced by generalized reciprocity. That is, through social capital."

Componets of Empowerment

Allow them to use their voices. There are three types, Psychological component, Cultural Component(Who you are), and Structural component

Informal Social Connections (Schmoozer vs. Machers)

Informal membership (Social Connections) Schmoozers - is active but in informal social life. Is someone who is a talker who has a very active social life and will focuses on informal connections. Casually converse mainly to gain an advantage or to make a social connection. tend to be single. Have many hours of informal conversation. Such as host dinner parties, go to bars, play cards, visit relatives.

Participatory Action Research (Par)

Is research done by the community. People in the community are the ones doing it. ADD MORE DETAILS WITHIN THE STEPS AND Example would be Lois Gibbs her community was built on a nuclear waste dump site. It was unknown at the time what was affecting the kids who were become sick and getting weak. She decide to take action and identify the issue and did data collection by going around her neighborhood and seeing who gets sick. She had the soil tested and the solution was

Informal Social Connections (Machers)

Machers - Is someone who makes things happen in the community. Participates in formal organizations. Tend to be in relationships, they also are more organized, plan more, tend to be more educated. Some examples would be club's, volunteer, tend to be more more education, follow current events, follow current politics.

Mobilization and Tactics

Organizing: For any reason, like weaving a basket, the foundation, train them to become mobilizing Mobilizing: Gets together for a purpose

Secondary Association

Secondary - Organizations with some sort of cause such a the Sierra Club (environmental group) and NOW. Being apart of the church, a union. Classic form of community based (More social capital.) (National Organization for women)

Social Capital vs. Physical Capital vs. Human Capital

Social Capital - Refers to the store beliefs, values, and practices that are adhered to by members of a community or society and that contribute to the well-being of all. (133) Examples would be connections people have with each other. People volunteer together to bond. -Physical (Economic) Capital - Examples would be objects, car, house, invested funds -- anything worth value - Human Capital - Examples would be skills, ability, knowledge beneficial to the job or place

Tertiary Association

Tertiary - More of a membership where you don't have to meet. You pay a fee. Examples would be a political party, Honor society such as the NRA. Just have to write a check, pay a membership free or read the newsletter. A civil membership.

Thick Trust

Thick Trust - This is deep trust, with someone you are close to, you trust them with your heart and soul. when you trust someone enough to watch your own kids and know nothing bad will happen to them(coach).

Thin Trust

Thick Trust - This is deep trust, with someone you are close to, you trust them with your heart and soul. when you trust someone enough to watch your own kids and know nothing bad will happen to them.