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Exploring the Community Capitals Framework and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Developing a Social Justice Index in Alabama

Nicole I. Nunoo et al.

The Review of Black Political Economy2025https://doi.org/10.1177/00346446251375908article
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This study evaluates social justice across Alabama by applying the Community Capitals Framework and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze the distribution of community assets at the county level. Secondary data, sourced from federal agencies such as the U.S. Census, were aggregated using GIS software (ArcMap) to create a comprehensive overview of capital distribution. The final outcome, termed the Social Justice Index, integrates various types of capital to assess each county's overall asset base. Contrary to expectations, several counties in the Black Belt region exhibited high levels of capital, particularly in social capital. The findings emphasize the critical role of social capital in community development and highlight its potential to enhance overall asset accumulation. This study contributes to the community development literature by offering a novel approach to identifying community assets and wealth. Furthermore, the resulting maps provide grassroots organizers with valuable tools for targeting areas in need of strategic interventions.

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@article{nicole2025,
  title        = {{Exploring the Community Capitals Framework and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Developing a Social Justice Index in Alabama}},
  author       = {Nicole I. Nunoo et al.},
  journal      = {The Review of Black Political Economy},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/00346446251375908},
}

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