Shopping worlds in Japan reinforce importance of education while fostering consumerism by prompting people towards socially accepted values through use of images that define social roles. Edutainment-a fusion of education & entertainment is a pretense adopted by shopping worlds that play on the importance of education in Japanese culture. By harping on the cultural aspect retailers legitimize consumerism which could be construed as indulgence.
The effects that social capital, including civic participation and parental and community involvement in education have on the effectiveness of investments in education are examined. Social capital can improve the efficiency of investments in human capital. This finding indicates a need to design institutions that will help build social capital at the family and community level. Such institutions will make investments in education more cost effectiveness.
Kiroba identity has remained stable in a transitional atmosphere owing to traditional linkages which were reinforced through oral history and generated social capital. Among the Kiroba people of Tanzania, the elders' chief role and objective is to pass on moral tribe values and reaffirm their social unity by relating the tribe's history to younger generations. The chief organizing factor is patrilineal kinship. Also, social organization occurs through political identification, religious affiliation etc. These serve to reinforce tradition and generate social capital.
The role of familiar and school related social capital in improving educational performance of children from poor families is discussed. Social capital for poor children needs to be enhanced if their educational performance is to be improved. Social capital can provide these children with a sense of connectedness, well being, academic initiative and knowing. The out of school lives of poor children need to be improved along with in school conditions programs to bloster families and neighborhoods can create an atmosphere in which students have a sense of wellbeing and a desire to learn.
The investment or education in economic development planning is evaluated. Cultural and institutional factors must be considered when evaluating investment decisions and outcomes related to education. Social capital enhances the performance of public expenditures in education.
An argument for gender as a separate social category is presented. An overview of Bourdieu's key concepts and terms lay the foundation for an analysis of the education system in modern democracies. The author incorporates Simone de Beauvoir's life and work in feminist theory to argue that gender should be treated as a separate social category.
This paper on Bangladesh's Female Secondary School Assistance Project (FSSAP) illustrates another successful example of providing monetary incentives for girls to reduce the direct cost of schooling and to encourage participation.
This article announes the World Bank's approval of a US$120.9 million credit for the Second Female Secondary School Assistance Project (FSSAP II) which aims to improve both the quality and accessibility of girls' secondary education in rural Bangladesh. The project builds on a successful stipend program previously operating in the country, which gives girls from poor, rural families financial assistance to attend school.
While all over, studies in universities show a sharp decline in black and Latino students, the Army has been most successful in promoting racial equality. A cessation of affirmative action policies have shown a sharp decline in enrollment of black and Latino students. The Army has been most successful in promoting racial equality by providing special instruction and training to minorities at competing evenly on basis of merit.
A study of trust and civic engagement aspects of social capital levels are higher than expected. A study poll reveals that Americans as a general rule still maintain a high degree of civic engagement and involvement in the community. However, trust scores on people and government are low. Thus, the picture for social capital is encouraging through trustworthiness is a matter of worry.
