Sociology / Unit 9 Soc 1554 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Social Capital
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The idea
Social capital is a network of relationships, connections, and knowledge that also shapes who advances economically, beyond the Soc 0828 meritocratic ideal.
In practice
A homebuyer's mortgage application moves faster than a neighbor's identical application because a personal connection at the bank flags it for early review.
Where people slip
Social capital supplements the Soc 0828 meritocratic ideal rather than replacing it; both shape who advances.
Your place on the trail
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