From Credit to Collective Action: The Role of Microfinance in Promoting Women's Social Capital and Normative Influence

2009 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 529-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paromita Sanyal
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Collective Actions ◽  
Normative Influence ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Socially Isolated ◽  
Collective Empowerment ◽  
Economic Ties

Can economic ties positively influence social relations and actions? If so, how does this influence operate? Microfinance programs, which provide credit through a group-based lending strategy, provide the ideal setting for exploring these questions. This article examines whether structuring socially isolated women into peer-groups for an explicitly economic purpose, such as access to credit, has any effect on the women's collective social behavior. Based on interviews with 400 women from 59 microfinance groups in West Bengal, India, I find that one third of these groups undertook various collective actions. Improvements in women's social capital and normative influence fostered this capacity for collective action. Several factors contributed to these transformations, including economic ties among members, the structure of the group network, and women's participation in group meetings. Based on these findings, I argue that microfinance groups have the potential to promote women's social capital and normative influence, thereby facilitating women's collective empowerment. I conclude by discussing the need for refining our understanding of social capital and social ties that promote normative influence.

Collective values

2019 ◽  
pp. 131-148
Author(s):  
Paul Spicker
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Family Values ◽  
The Political ◽  
Collective Actions ◽  
A Value ◽  
Cultural Life ◽  
Political Left

Thinking about issues collectively changes the meaning of key values, such as liberty, equality and solidarity. Collective action is often seen as a value in itself; ideas of cooperation, social capital, solidarity and social cohesion are morally approved. The processes that lead people to act together, such as identity, reciprocity, loyalty and solidarity, are all valued in their own right. And various collective actions, such as participation in cultural life, family values and defence, are seen as desirable. These are not necessarily the values of the political left.

Co-operatives, territories and social capital: reconsidering a theoretical framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (12) ◽  
pp. 1599-1617
Author(s):  
Michele Bianchi ◽  
Marcelo Vieta
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Collective Actions ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Community Stakeholders ◽  
Economic Analyses

PurposeThis paper promotes a critical approach to co-operative studies by contributing new theoretical insights. The aim is to propose a new view on the co-operative firm as a socioeconomic phenomenon embedded into the local contexts in which it is situated. Sociological and economic analyses have mainly explored the relationship between co-operative members and the organization, the economic performance of co-operatives or compared co-operatives with other firm types. Less attention has been given to the co-operative–territory relation, which can reveal insights into members' collective actions, a co-operative's origins from specific social groups or how they establish relationships with certain community stakeholders over others.Design/methodology/approachThe paper begins with a literature review of academic studies that situate co-operatives in relation to community, with a focus on how social capital theory has been deployed to understand this relation. It then proposes a theoretical examination of two fundamental authors in the field of social capital theory: Robert Putnam and Pierre Bourdieu. Drawing on findings from the literature review and considerations derived from the theoretical dialog between Putnam and Bourdieu, the paper proposes a revised social capital-based framework for analyzing key relations and expected outcomes of the co-operative–territory relation.FindingsReconsidering the role of social capital theory for co-operative studies, this article unfolds a dual reflection. First, it underlines the necessity for research that more closely considers co-operatives' territorial relationships. Second, it critically interrogates and pushes forward social capital theory as a framework for examining the social relations that embed co-operatives and their capacity to activate territorial economies.Originality/valueThe paper highlights the necessity for a further examination of the co-operative–territory relationship. It presents an innovative framework for improving sociological understanding of co-operatives as organizations embedded into their local socioeconomic contexts.

scholarly journals PERAN MODAL SOSIAL DALAM KINERJA LEMBAGA KEUANGAN MIKRO: STUDI KASUS DI KOPERASI MAJU, JAKARTA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
Banguning Asgha
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Performance Data ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Financial Access ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Social Capitals ◽  
Good Organization

The objectives of this study are to give an overview about programs implementation in a cooperative named Koperasi Maju, to identify social capital which is generated from the programs, and to find out social capital`s role in cooperative performance. Data were collected during interview towards member and staff of cooperative. Data were analysed using qualitative descriptive approach. The result shows that cooperative programs that were implemented created social capitals such as social relations in the form of interaction and trust, embedded resources in term of competence and financial access, and collective action. These social capitals also play an important role in establishing a good organization and member performance in economic and social aspects.

scholarly journals DILEMA KOLEKTIVITAS PETANI KOPI: TINJAUAN SOSIOLOGI WEBERIAN (Kasus Petani Kopi di Nagori Sait Buttu Saribu, Kecamatan Pamatang Sidamanik Kabupaten Simalungun, Sumatera Utara)

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rokhani . ◽  
Titik Sumarti
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Export Market ◽  
Voluntary Action ◽  
Collective Actions ◽  
Capital Export ◽  
Trust Networks ◽  
Farmer Groups ◽  
Individual Choices

<p>ABSTRACT<br />The aims of this study was to analyze the process of the emergence of collectivity dilemma and efforts to overcome and to analyze the characteristics of farmer groups to facilitate collective action to face the export market. Collective actions with regard to the moral and cultural values are in contrast to rational actions based on individual choices. Collective action is interpreted as a voluntary action taken by the group to achieve a common goal. The discussion of the collective actions is closely related to social capital. Social capital is the factor which seriously becomes the cause and result of collective action. The linkage of the theory of collective action and social capital is the elements of social capital (trust, networks and institutions) which become the frame as well as requirements for collective action. This research is a life history study. Some studies showed that the dilemma arises when individual interests are more dominant than the interests of the group. Dilemma collectivity can be tamed by the trust between individuals in the farmer groups. Collective action in the form of the institution of farmers groups can support farmers to meet the strick requirements required by the export market. Characteristics of farmer groups which can be use to facilitate the collective actions are small number of members, the group is formed on neighborhood ties, head of the group is a farmer as well as a trader and there are some incentives to individuals that involved actively in the group.<br />Keywords: collective action, moral, culture, social capital, export markets, dilemma collectivity</p><p>ABSTRAK<br />Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis proses munculnya dilemma kolektivitas dan upaya mengatasinya dalam kelembagaan kelompok tani serta menganalisis karakteristik kelompok tani untuk menfasilitasi tindakan kolektif dalam menghadapi pasar ekspor. Tindakan kolektif berkenaan dengan moral dan budaya, berbeda dengan tindakan rasional yang didasari oleh pilihan-pilihan individu. Tindakan kolektif dimaknai sebagai tindakan sukarela yang diambil oleh kelompok untuk mencapai tujuan bersama. Pembahasan mengenai tindakan kolektif erat kaitannya dengan modal sosial. Modal sosial menjadi faktor yang menjadi penyebab dan hasil tindakan kolektif. Keterkaitan teori tindakan kolektif dan modal sosial adalah unsur-unsurmodal sosial (kepercayaan, jaringan dan institusi) yang menjadi kerangka sekaligus syarat bagi tindakan kolektif. Penelitian ini merupakan studi riwayat hidup.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dilemma kolektivitas petani muncul apabila kepentingan individu lebih dominan dibandingkan kepentingan kelompok. Dilema kolektivitas petani dapat “dijinakkan” dengan kepercayaaan antar individu yang tergabung dalam kelompok tani. Tindakan kolektif dalam bentuk kelembagaan kelompok tani dapat membantu petani untuk memenuhi persyaratan ketat yang diajukan oleh pasar ekspor. Karakteristik kelompok tani yang dapat menfasilitasi tindakan kolektif adalah: jumlah anggota kecil , kelompok dibentuk atas iktan ketetanggaan, ketua kelompo ksekaligus menjadi pedagang dan ada pemberian insentif pada individu yang tergabung dalam kelompok.<br />Kata kunci: Tindakan kolektif, moral, budaya, modal sosial, pasar ekspor, dilemma kolektivitas</p>

Economic Significance of Social Capital

2011 ◽  
pp. 46-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Polishchuk ◽  
R. Menyashev
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Formal Institutions ◽  
Transmission Channels ◽  
Economic Significance ◽  
Bonding And Bridging ◽  
The Impact

The paper deals with economics of social capital which is defined as the capacity of society for collective action in pursuit of common good. Particular attention is paid to the interaction between social capital and formal institutions, and the impact of social capital on government efficiency. Structure of social capital and the dichotomy between its bonding and bridging forms are analyzed. Social capital measurement, its economic payoff, and transmission channels between social capital and economic outcomes are discussed. In the concluding section of the paper we summarize the results of our analysis of the role of social capital in economic conditions and welfare of Russian cities.

scholarly journals A Review of the Community Health Club Literature Describing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1880
Author(s):  
Jason Rosenfeld ◽  
Ruth Berggren ◽  
Leah Frerichs
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Health Club ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene

The Community Health Club (CHC) model is a community-based health promotion program that utilizes water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) education as the first stage of a longitudinal development process. Although the CHC model has been implemented in fourteen countries over 20 years, this is the first review of the literature describing the model’s outcomes and impact. We conducted a review of the literature that provided quantitative or qualitative evidence of CHC interventions focused on WASH in low- and middle-income countries. We identified 25 articles that met our inclusion criteria. We found six major outcomes: WASH behaviors and knowledge, social capital, collective action, health, and cost or cost-effectiveness. The most consistent evidence was associated with WASH behaviors and knowledge, with significant effects on defecation practices, hand washing behaviors, and WASH knowledge. We also found qualitative evidence of impact on social capital and collective action. CHCs catalyze favorable changes in WASH behaviors and knowledge, yielding outcomes commensurate with other WASH promotion strategies. This review provides insights into the model’s theory of change, helping identify areas for further investigation. The CHC model’s holistic focus and emphasis on individual and collective change offer promising potential to address multiple health and development determinants.

scholarly journals Exploring Network Measures of Social Capital: Toward More Relational Measurement

2021 ◽  
pp. 088541222199941
Author(s):  
Bokyong Shin
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The Third ◽  
Network Measures ◽  
Node Level ◽  
Relational Concept ◽  
Individual Asset

Although social capital is a relational concept, existing studies have focused less on measuring social relations. This article fills the gap by reviewing recent studies that used network measures grouped into three types according to the measurement level. The first group defined social capital as an individual asset and used node-level measures to explain personal benefits. The second group defined social capital as a collective asset and used graph-level measures to describe collective properties. The third group used subgraph-level measures to explain the development of social capital. This article offers a link between the concepts and measures of social capital.

scholarly journals Perekayasaan Sosial Pembuatan Akses Jalan Usaha Tani di Subak Gunung Kangin Desa Bangli Kecamatan Baturiti Kabupaten Tabanan

2018 ◽  
pp. 316
Author(s):  
I GEDE JULI KRISTINA PUTRA ◽  
I KETUT SURYA DIARTA ◽  
NI WAYAN SRI ASTITI
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Engineering Process ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
The Road ◽  
Personal Approach ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Internal Change ◽  
Agent Of Change

Social Engineering of Making Agricultural Road Access in Subak Gunung Kangin Bangli Village Baturiti Subdistrict Tabanan Regency Social engineering of making agricultural road access in Subak Gunung Kangin is an effort to overcome the problem of the road that is less good. The success of making access to agricultur roads is interesting to examine by looking at aspects of social capital that support and social engineering processes. The purpose of research to determine social capital owned by subak and social engineering process. The research location is located in Subak Gunung Kangin, Bangli Village, Baturiti Subdistrict, Tabanan Regency. The analytical method used is qualitative descriptive. The results showed that social capital owned by subak supports social engineering (1) trust; The existence of trust among subak members, subak with kerama adat, subak with road initiator and subak with outsiders; (2) social value; The value of togetherness, the value of mutual cooperation, and the value of volunteerism; (3) social networks; The existence of social relations with karma adat, outsiders and local government. While the social engineering process of making agricultural road access is seen from social engineering indicators; (1) cause of internal changes due to lack of access to roads and external changes of opportunity; (2) agent of change is the initiator of the road; (3) target of internal change is subak and external are external; (4) channel of internal change is paum subak and external is negotiation with outsiders; And (5) strategy of change is a personal approach.

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