Proper noun
Portes (plural Porteses)
A surname from Catalan.
Some of the Left joined the struggle for change at the level of local politics and community development–to bring about social change by building on the assets of the poor, their “social capital” (Portes, 1998, 2000; Ocampo, 2004). Source: Internet
Portes p. 7-8 Two examples of consummatory social capital are value interjection and solidarity. Source: Internet
Whether you're a manic mountain thrill seeker or a mild-mannered slider who views skiing as an excuse to enjoy fresh air, spectacular scenery and hearty Alpine cuisine, it would be hard not to find what you're looking for in the Portes du Soleil. Source: Internet
Portes p. 8-9 Measurement There is no widely held consensus on how to measure social capital, which has become a debate in itself: why refer to this phenomenon as 'capital' if there is no true way to measure it? Source: Internet
On top of this, Portes has identified four negative consequences of social capital: exclusion of outsiders; excess claims on group members; restrictions on individual freedom; and downward levelling norms. Source: Internet
Portes p. 8 The second of these two other sub-sources of social capital is that of instrumental social capital. Source: Internet