Social Capital

Social Capital is a complex issue that can be hard to understand and comprehend. But, all in all, social capital can be viewed as the value of your social connections. Social Capital is not solely focused on the number of people you know, but also on your impact on those people.

I think social capital is both positive and negative. I think social capital can be used for great things, and also negative things. The networks that can be created through social capital can be very productive and beneficial for society.

On the other hand, people can use their social capital to spread negativity and false news, which is harmful to social media platforms and society in general.

An example of a person with a lot of social capital is LeBron James. LeBron James accumulated his social capital through a couple of methods. LeBron James has earned a lot of social capital through his on-the-court achievements, and through his off-the-court business ventures and philanthropy.

Because LeBron James is one of the best basketball players of all time he has garnered respect and admiration from basketball players who look up to him and compete with him, and millions of fans across the world. LeBron James is an excellent role model which makes him authentic to the communities he interacts with.

Additionally, Lebron James uses his social capital to help improvised people and provide opportunities to young athletes. Furthermore, James uses reciprocity by using his social platform to inspire people and create positive change.

Bontemps, Tim. “LeBron James, Increasingly Wielding His Influence, Makes a Statement for Equality in D.C.” Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2017, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2017/12/18/lebron-james-increasingly-wielding-his-influence-makes-a-statement-for-equality-in-d-c/.