CULTURAL CAPITAL AND SYMBOLIC VIOLENCE Flashcards
define habitus
norms, values, attitudes and behaviours within a certain social group
how does language give MC students an advantage
language code matches the education system, therefore they will understand the textbooks, teachers, exams.
how does uniform give MC students an advantage
mirror clothes of middle class/ruling class.
archers research shows that school is dismissive over WC clothing and actively punishes students for wearing it
what are two external factors that impact educational achievement of different social classes
cultural capital
cultural backgrounds
what are three ways the school may reflect the ideas and values of middle class
curriculum
uniform
enrichment activities
how can cultural capital affect school selection
MC parents have the cultural capital to influence school decision makers into allowing their children to attend better schools.
MC parents more likely to be skilled choosers-understand admissions systems + appeals process
how can cultural capital affect labelling
teachers often make judgements based upon superficial characteristics such as language, appearance. students with MC habitus may be labelled as higher achieving
how can cultural capital affect exam performance
students from MC are more likely to use elaborated code which is favoured in exams
more likely to understand abstract concepts needed for higher grade
exam board specs written in elaborated code
how can cultural capital affect experiences in school
schools extra curricular activities are often based on MC values. this puts them at an advantage when it comes to being selected and enhances their experience and helps develop their self esteem
what would functionalists say about cultural capital
may argue that there is a need for students to understand key aspects of culture in order to function in a wider society and therefore argue that students should learn the norms and values of a homogonous culture
what would marxists say about cultural cappital
why does it have to be middle class majority not working class majority
what did sullivan find out in 2001
students with more MC taste in literature and television were more likely to have success in education
