Social capital, social inclusion and changing school contexts: a Scottish perspective

Citation

McGonical J, Doherty R, Allan J, Mills S, Catts R, Redford M, McDonald A, Mott J & Buckley C (2007) Social capital, social inclusion and changing school contexts: a Scottish perspective. British Journal of Educational Studies, 55 (1), pp. 77-94. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8527.2007.00362.x

Abstract
This paper synthesises a collaborative review of social capital theory, with particular regard for its relevance to the changing educational landscape within Scotland. The review considers the common and distinctive elements of social capital, developed by the founding fathers – Putnam, Bourdieu and Coleman – and explores how these might help to understand the changing contexts and pursue opportunities for growth.

Keywords
social capital; social inclusion

Journal
British Journal of Educational Studies: Volume 55, Issue 1