Cultural Capital

it is

attitudes, beliefs, and values passed on from one generation to another

it is learned from

family, schools, and community

all classes

-pass on cultural capital and possess resources (we just value the resources of higher classes more

-because we value higher classes’ resources= lower classes perceived to have fewer resources

-ex→ bus/ public transportation

higher classes, males, and whites

-well→dressed, educated, mannered, read (magazines vs. novels), rounded, schooled and travelled

-civilized, cultured, learned, and sophisticated

-fine→dining, taste, touch, and wine

-appreciation of art and music (rock vs. classical)

example

trying to get to ND and he couldn’t figure out the bus and times→ student helps and doesn’t have a PHD