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SOCIAL CAPITAL: AN EMERGING DISCOURSE IN
POST-CONFLICT SRI LANKA
Nipunika O. Lecamwasam
OUTLINEStudy Purpose: To understand the
practical function of Social Capital in Sri Lanka in one of its manifestations i.e. reconciliation especially among youth groups
Methods: Qualitative study with a Phenomenological Aspect
Findings
WHAT IS SOCIAL CAPITAL (SC)?
Emotional capital accumulated via social networks that are built
on trust, understanding and reciprocity
PIONEERING TRILOGY Bourdieu- The sum of the resources, actual or virtual, that
accrue to an individual or a group by virtue of possessing a durable network of more or less institutionalized relationships of mutual acquaintance and recognition.
Coleman- SC is one of the potential resources which an actor can use alongside other resources such as their own skills and expertise (human capital), tools (physical capital), or money (economic capital). Unusually, though, social capital is not necessarily ‘owned’ by the individual but instead arises as a resource which is available to them.
Putnam-Features of social organizations, such as networks, norms and trust that facilitate action and cooperation for mutual benefit.
Bonding and Bridging Networks
Horizontal and Vertical Networks
Positive and Negative Connotations
SC & SRI LANKA Why Youth? Why Reconciliation? Is SC in Use in Sri Lanka? How? Is it Effective? What Should be done to improve it?
CASE STUDIESEnhancing Knowledge and
Virtues: Student Courage
Sri Lanka Unites
Many people today agree that we need to reduce violence in our society. If we are truly serious about this, we must deal with the roots of violence, particularly those that exist within each of us. We need to embrace 'inner disarmament,' reducing our own emotions of suspicion, hatred and hostility toward our brothers and sisters.― Dalai Lama XIV
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