1. SOCIAL CAPITAL: AN
EMERGING DISCOURSE IN
POST-CONFLICT SRI LANKA
Nipunika O. Lecamwasam
2. OUTLINE
Study Purpose: To understand the
practical function of Social Capital in
Sri Lanka in one of its
manifestations i.e. reconciliation
especially among youth groups
Methods: Qualitative study with a
Phenomenological Aspect
Findings
3. WHAT IS SOCIAL CAPITAL
(SC)?
Emotional capital accumulated
via social networks that are built
on trust, understanding and
reciprocity
4. PIONEERING TRILOGY
Bourdieu- The sum of the resources, actual or virtual, that
accrue to an individual or a group by virtue of possessing a
durable network of more or less institutionalized
relationships of mutual acquaintance and recognition.
Coleman- SC is one of the potential resources which an
actor can use alongside other resources such as their own
skills and expertise (human capital), tools (physical
capital), or money (economic capital). Unusually, though,
social capital is not necessarily ‘owned’ by the individual
but instead arises as a resource which is available to them.
Putnam-Features of social organizations, such as networks,
norms and trust that facilitate action and cooperation for
mutual benefit.
5. Bonding and Bridging Networks
Horizontal and Vertical Networks
Positive and Negative Connotations
6. SC & SRI LANKA
Why Youth?
Why Reconciliation?
Is SC in Use in Sri Lanka?
How?
Is it Effective?
What Should be done to improve it?
8. Many people today agree that we need to
reduce violence in our society. If we are
truly serious about this, we must deal
with the roots of violence, particularly
those that exist within each of us. We
need to embrace 'inner disarmament,'
reducing our own emotions of suspicion,
hatred and hostility toward our brothers
and sisters.
― Dalai Lama XIV
