Social capital theory: Implications for women's networking and learning
โ Scribed by Mary V. Alfred
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2009
- Weight
- 62 KB
- Volume
- 2009
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1052-2891
- DOI
- 10.1002/ace.329
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โฆ Synopsis
Abstract
This chapter describes social capital theory as a framework for exploring women's networking and social capital resources. It presents the foundational assumptions of the theory, the benefits and risks of social capital engagement, a feminist critique of social capital, and the role of social capital in adult learning.
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