This article discusses the different forms of capital that contribute to social mobility and reproduction. Pierre Bourdieu identifies three main forms of capital: economic capital, which is money and assets; cultural capital, which includes education credentials, linguistic skills, and cultural knowledge; and social capital, referring to membership in social networks and groups that provide benefits and support. Bourdieu argues that cultural capital and social capital are just as important as economic capital in determining life chances and social class.
This article discusses the different forms of capital that contribute to social mobility and reproduction. Pierre Bourdieu identifies three main forms of capital: economic capital, which is money and assets; cultural capital, which includes education credentials, linguistic skills, and cultural knowledge; and social capital, referring to membership in social networks and groups that provide benefits and support. Bourdieu argues that cultural capital and social capital are just as important as economic capital in determining life chances and social class.
This article discusses the different forms of capital that contribute to social mobility and reproduction. Pierre Bourdieu identifies three main forms of capital: economic capital, which is money and assets; cultural capital, which includes education credentials, linguistic skills, and cultural knowledge; and social capital, referring to membership in social networks and groups that provide benefits and support. Bourdieu argues that cultural capital and social capital are just as important as economic capital in determining life chances and social class.