Abstract
Social capital theorists have struggled for establishing a practicable perspective
in policy and development realm. No doubt, the concept has proved its potential
in offering promising prospects; however, its manipulation for personal interest
may hinder the way of positive outcomes. Exploring the issue, effort is being
made in this paper to highlight a dark side of social capital which was
detrimental to school community links in Pakistan. The study exhibits that
principals use personal- in the shape of links with local political elites- and
institutional social capital- having good relations with higher authorities- for
making corruption and maintaining autocratic atmosphere of their schools. The
social networks serve as an umbrella for school administrators from any possible
legal action of parents. In this way, few individuals exchange illegal benefits at
the expense of desired social capital building through PTCs. Thus the dilemma of
parents/community involvement in schools is marred by the perverse use of
individual and institutional social capital for meager personal interest.
Aminullah, Javaria Raza, Niaz Ahmad. (2016) A Critical Analysis of Social Capital Building in the Development of Education in Pakistan, Putaj Humanities And Social Science, Volume-23, Issue-2.
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