Question

According to French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, students from diverse backgrounds come to school with different amounts of ________, which refers to social assets that include values, beliefs, attitudes, and competencies in language and culture.
a. cultural capital
b. proper social grace
c. cultural baggage
d. accumulated social wisdom

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A. Cultural capital.

Explanation:

According to Bordieu, cultural capital refers to the certain knowledge, abilities and skills an individual can make use of in order to prove his/her social status or that he/she is culturally competent.

In this case, students from different backgrounds come with various values, beliefs, attitudes and competencies in language and culture which they can tap into in order to establish their social status and cultural competence.