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Social capital and community development: practitioner emptor.

R Labonte1

  • 1School of Health Sciences, Deakin University, Victoria. rlabonte@kos.net

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
|August 27, 1999
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Social capital is a contested concept, with its meaning and application debated among researchers and policymakers. Understanding its ideological underpinnings is crucial for effective community development and public health initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Social capital is a widely discussed but ill-defined concept.
  • There is a need for clearer theoretical frameworks and measurement tools for social capital.
  • Health promoters and policymakers are increasingly expected to integrate social capital into their strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the contested nature of social capital.
  • To analyze how different ideologies shape the understanding and application of social capital.
  • To provide a cautious perspective on the strategic use of social capital in policy and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of social capital literature.
  • Examination of ideological influences on social capital theory.

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  • Discussion of policy implications for community development and public services.

    • Main Results:

    • Social capital is not a pre-existing entity but is constructed based on theoretical and ideological choices.
    • Neoliberal ideologies view social capital as a tool for economic growth and service provision.
    • Social justice and communitarian ideologies see social capital as an end in itself, necessitating state intervention against market inequalities.

    Conclusions:

    • Social capital can be a valuable concept for integrating social considerations into economic policy.
    • Its application requires caution, recognizing its constructivist nature and ideological biases.
    • The use of social capital should not overshadow existing work on empowerment and community capacity building.