civic-disengagement
The chapter discusses the phenomenon of declining civic participation, noting that class differences do not significantly explain this disengagement.
2 chapters across 1 book
Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community (2000)Robert D. Putnam
Chapter 10 serves as an introduction that situates the analysis of social networks and civic engagement within an urban context, referencing key sociological works and datasets. It highlights the absence of class differences in civic disengagement and emphasizes the role of education and demographic factors in political participation. The chapter also notes methodological considerations such as controlling for demographic variables and the potential for synergistic effects to obscure individual-level correlations.
Chapter 11 of "Bowling Alone" examines the impact of time and financial pressures on Americans' civic and social engagement. It analyzes trends in work hours, time pressure, financial anxiety, and their correlations with declining participation in community and political activities. The chapter also explores demographic variations, particularly the effects of women's increasing labor force participation and economic worries on social capital.