Video Notes: Social Capital and Democracy—Putnam, Bourdieu, and Chetty et al.

Vocabulary flashcards drawn from the lecture notes on social capital, its types (bonding and bridging), definitions by Putnam and Bourdieu, and findings related to economic mobility and cross-SES interactions.

Social Capital (Putnam)

The networks, norms, and trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit.

Social Capital (Bourdieu)

The aggregate of the actual or potential resources which are linked to possession of a durable network of institutionalized relationships.

Bonding Social Capital

Strengthens connections within a specific group; builds trust and solidarity among similar individuals (e.g., family, close friends, or cultural communities).

Bridging Social Capital

Links people across diverse social groups; promotes broader social inclusion and access to new information or resources.

Trust

The belief in the reliability and integrity of others.

Norms of Reciprocity

The expectation that help or cooperation will be returned in kind.

Networks

Structures of relationships that facilitate collective action.

Economic Capital

Financial resources.

Cultural Capital

Knowledge, skills, and education.

Economic Connectedness

Relationships between individuals of varying socioeconomic statuses (SES).

Social Cohesion

Degree of tight-knit connections or cliques within a network.

Civic Engagement

Participation in community-oriented activities like volunteering.

Economic Mobility

The ability for individuals to move up the economic ladder over time.

Cross-SES Interactions

Interactions between low- and high-SES individuals, associated with higher upward mobility; policy implication to foster cross-SES interactions.