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Bridging and bonding capital: pluralist ethnic relations in Silicon Valley

Marilyn Fernandez (Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Santa Clara University)
Laura Nichols (Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Santa Clara University)

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN: 0144-333X

Article publication date: 1 October 2002

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Abstract

Proclaims that in recent years there has been considerable research examining the benefits of social connectedness for a variety of outcomes, such as health and general well being. Argues, while bonding capital is beneficial to the self‐interest of the individual or small group, bridging capital is what is necessary to build a collective identity as a nation. Concludes that because people have varying access, with regard to formal organizations, their ability to use social capital for their benefit, and the benefit of their communities, may be of short‐term duration.

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Fernandez, M. and Nichols, L. (2002), "Bridging and bonding capital: pluralist ethnic relations in Silicon Valley", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 22 No. 9/10, pp. 104-122. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330210790175

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