Social capital and state repression in Nigeria

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" Social capital and state repression in Nigeria "
Sarah Thiele

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	55150
Doc. No	:	TL25104
Call number	:	‭MR24924‬
Main Entry	:	Sarah Thiele
Title & Author	:	Social capital and state repression in Nigeria\ Sarah Thiele
College	:	McGill University (Canada)
Date	:	2006
Degree	:	M.A.
student score	:	2006
Page No	:	111
Abstract	:	This study seeks to explain the relationship between civic associations and attitudinal social capital---norms of trust and reciprocity---within the context of an authoritarian state. In contrast to many post-industrial nations, Nigeria boasts a vibrant civil society but seems to possess little attitudinal social capital. A deeper understanding of this relationship is offered by considering how an association's structure influences members' attitudes and how this relationship is impacted by a repressive regime. These relationships are tested using both statistical data and a qualitative study of three associations. The findings support the hypothesis that certain structural characteristics are more conducive to the fostering of attitudinal social capital but that the presence of state repression undermines this process. Furthermore, it is shown that pro-democracy associations are essential in creating the space necessary for trust and cooperation between citizens, even when they do not foster these norms amongst their own membership.
Subject	:	Social sciences; Political science; 0615:Political science
Added Entry	:	McGill University (Canada)