Cultural Capital (vs. Popular Cultural Capital) Flashcards
What is Cultural Capital?
Non-financial social assets that enable social mobility.
Who introduced the concept of Cultural Capital?
Pierre Bourdieu and Jean-Claude Passeron.
What are the three types of Cultural Capital?
Embodied, objectified, and institutionalized capital.
What is Popular Cultural Capital?
Cultural knowledge tied to lower socioeconomic classes.
How does Cultural Capital influence class distinctions?
Different tastes and knowledge differentiate social classes.
What is Habitus?
Ingrained habits and dispositions shaped by social environment.
How does Popular Cultural Capital challenge traditional Cultural Capital?
It values cultural expressions of lower classes.
What is an example of Institutionalized Cultural Capital?
A degree from a prestigious university.
Why is Cultural Capital considered a form of power?
It affects access to opportunities and social mobility.
What is a criticism of Cultural Capital?
It may overemphasize the link between class and cultural preferences.
