What can the state do? Creating social capital in civil society
(2018) STVA22 20181Department of Political Science
- Abstract
- The purpose of this thesis is to give suggestions on how states can generate social capital in civil society. This is done by comparing the established literature on the topic with the unconventional approach implemented by Antanas Mockus, former mayor of Bogotá. Three influential political scientists are here selected to portray central aspects of the established literature. Their writings are compared with the approach underlying Antanas Mockus work and his attempts on creating social capital in civil society. We find that Mockus’ approach in many aspects is similar to the established literature but also that certain dimensions are yet to be explored. Mockus provides us with an alternative method to change civic expectations and... (More)
- The purpose of this thesis is to give suggestions on how states can generate social capital in civil society. This is done by comparing the established literature on the topic with the unconventional approach implemented by Antanas Mockus, former mayor of Bogotá. Three influential political scientists are here selected to portray central aspects of the established literature. Their writings are compared with the approach underlying Antanas Mockus work and his attempts on creating social capital in civil society. We find that Mockus’ approach in many aspects is similar to the established literature but also that certain dimensions are yet to be explored. Mockus provides us with an alternative method to change civic expectations and perceptions in order to reach social change. Further, unexplored pedagogical and educational interventions combining art and theatre with social change and the creation of social trust is something we find when reviewing the case of Mockus. We acknowledge that further research can be conducted on this topic, especially when it comes to the role of leadership and its impact on the creation of social capital. (Less)
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- author
- Banke, Fredrik LU and Haglund, Hjalmar LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- STVA22 20181
- year
- 2018
- type
- L2 - 2nd term paper (old degree order)
- subject
- keywords
- social capital, social trust, civic culture, governance, Antanas Mockus
- language
- English
- id
- 8939658
- date added to LUP
- 2018-10-24 16:46:05
- date last changed
- 2018-10-24 16:46:05
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abstract = {{The purpose of this thesis is to give suggestions on how states can generate social capital in civil society. This is done by comparing the established literature on the topic with the unconventional approach implemented by Antanas Mockus, former mayor of Bogotá. Three influential political scientists are here selected to portray central aspects of the established literature. Their writings are compared with the approach underlying Antanas Mockus work and his attempts on creating social capital in civil society. We find that Mockus’ approach in many aspects is similar to the established literature but also that certain dimensions are yet to be explored. Mockus provides us with an alternative method to change civic expectations and perceptions in order to reach social change. Further, unexplored pedagogical and educational interventions combining art and theatre with social change and the creation of social trust is something we find when reviewing the case of Mockus. We acknowledge that further research can be conducted on this topic, especially when it comes to the role of leadership and its impact on the creation of social capital.}},
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language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{What can the state do? Creating social capital in civil society}},
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