Cultural Capital Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by cultural capital
A
Social assets usually linked to material resources
++ ability of parents to promote educational success
2
Q
What is meant by habitus:
A
The environment in the home
CULTURAL ELEMENT OF THE HOUSE
3
Q
cultural capital benefits what?
A
Academic achievement
4
Q
A habitus that has the components for success are:
A
Healthy diet Books Textbooks Desk at home Free cultural enrichment e.g free music Access to tutors
5
Q
PROBLEMS with cultural explanations?
A
Validity, reliability
HE may not be viable, extended economic dependency on parents
Postmodernism
