The Myth of Social Capital in Community Development
ARTICLE REVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
You will write two article reviews based on the designated articles located in the Learn folder as assigned. You will assess values and conflicts of interest that emerge during the economic development process. Each article review will summarize and critique the author’s position/conclusion in at least 600 words in APA format.
INSTRUCTIONS
Each paragraph of your review should be written using clear and concise language, and
thoroughly discuss important details of the article along with the key elements which relate back
to concepts within the course.
● Length of assignment: 600 Words
● Format of assignment: APA Style
● Number of citations: No less than 3
● Acceptable sources: Scholarly articles published within the last five years
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Article Critique
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Introduction
Social capital is a significant theme in global policies, particularly under housing and community development initiatives. Interestingly, the wealthy in the United States struggle with social isolation and disconnectedness. Amid this backdrop, it is crucial to understand why policymakers concerned with economic growth in economically disadvantaged regions emphasize the significance of social networks and connections to lift low-income individuals and societies out of poverty. This offers the rationale to argue that wealthy citizens are exposed to different goodies and challenges, which cannot be equated to the normal life of individuals from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Economic disparities are well-established in American society, and such divisions should prompt policymakers to rethink the value of social capital (Gelderblom, 2018). DeFilippis’s (2001) article critically challenges the prevailing discourse of social capital in community development. This paper summarizes the article and critiques the author’s understanding of social capital based on Robert Putman.
Summary
The author employs a historical and theoretical approach to rationalize his arguments against the prevailing trends in social capital. Roots of social capital are effectively
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