Abstract
Social capital is a basic resource, especially during periods of rapid transformation. However, most post-Soviet youth were without the necessary contacts and experience to have reliable networks that could allow them to build social capital. This article describes how Azerbaijani youth form social networks across generations and explores how ‘aspiring youth’ use social capital to forge ahead without the benefit of earlier institutions and support. Based on ethnographic fieldwork, the article posits that the loosening of social networks allows ‘aspiring youth’ to negotiate this period by broadening their set of contacts and thereby lead the way for social change.
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