4.2. Social Capital

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define social capital in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about connections and support.

2. 2.

   What does vulnerability mean?

   Hint

   Consider situations of risk or threat.

3. 3.

   What is social capital?

   • Financial resources
   • Trust and relations in a community
   • Political power

   Hint

   Think about how relationships impact support during crises.

4. 4.

   Does vulnerability only depend on economic factors?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other influences on well-being.

5. 5.

   Discuss how the lack of social capital can lead to increased vulnerability in urban areas compared to rural settings.

   Hint

   Consider community dynamics in urban versus rural settings.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of community programs designed to build social capital in disaster-prone areas.

   Hint

   Think about how programs encourage collaboration and sharing of resources.