1.2. Social Capital

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is social capital?

   Hint

   Think about how community relationships function.

2. 2.

   Name one type of capital discussed in class.

   Hint

   Think of what supports a community's functioning.

3. 3.

   What is an example of social capital?

   • A strong community network
   • A personal savings account
   • Natural resources like fields and forests

   Hint

   Think about interactions and connections in a community.

4. 4.

   True or False: Financial capital is unrelated to social capital.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the connection between money and community action.

5. 5.

   Analyze how a lack of social capital in a community affects its response to a natural disaster.

   Hint

   Consider the role of trust and connection in mobilizing resources.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the role of government policies in enhancing community physical capital and its subsequent impact on social capital.

   Hint

   Connect the dots between investments, accessibility, and community organization.