Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 43(2), June 2007, pp.177-190.
As social capital plays a pivotal role in the social welfare policy of the Western Cape, this article examines the nature of social capital and social networks. It explores the social networks of older Black people in one black residential area of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, to determine the state of social capital in that community. The findings indicate that bonding social capital and bridging social capital is present in the community , but linking social capital (ie that which reaches out to unlike people is dissimilar situations) is very low. It is recommended that this age cohort be used to enlarge social capital in that community.
As social capital plays a pivotal role in the social welfare policy of the Western Cape, this article examines the nature of social capital and social networks. It explores the social networks of older Black people in one black residential area of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, to determine the state of social capital in that community. The findings indicate that bonding social capital and bridging social capital is present in the community , but linking social capital (ie that which reaches out to unlike people is dissimilar situations) is very low. It is recommended that this age cohort be used to enlarge social capital in that community.
Subject terms:
older people, social networks, social capital, African Caribbean people, communities;
Reviews contemporary campaigns for community participation and empowerment with examples from Europe, the USA, Australia, South and South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. Critically assesses developments in the mixed economy of welfare in terms of their relevance for self-help and community participation. Considers the concept of empowerment and its relation to public policy and developments within social movements. Includes case studies.
Reviews contemporary campaigns for community participation and empowerment with examples from Europe, the USA, Australia, South and South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. Critically assesses developments in the mixed economy of welfare in terms of their relevance for self-help and community participation. Considers the concept of empowerment and its relation to public policy and developments within social movements. Includes case studies.
Subject terms:
mixed economy of care, older people, participation, physical disabilities, self-help, adult education, communities, community development, empowerment;
Location(s):
Africa, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Nicaragua, Philippines, South Africa, United States, South America