Bourdieu on Differences in Educational Achievement by Class

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What approach does Bourdieu (1977) take towards the working class' culture?
Marxist approach. The reason for the working class' lower educational achievement is not due to cultural inferiority.
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What is the role of education in a capitalist society according to Bourdieu (1977)?
Cultural reproduction, passing on the dominant culture of the ruling class.
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Why is education biased towards the middle class?
Middle class norms and values reflect those of the dominant ruling class which are promoted in education
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What is cultural capital?
The knowledge and experiences that provide a class with a cultural advantage.
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Give five examples of cultural capital the middle class have?
-going to ballet
-going to the opera
-visiting museums
-reading literature
-elaborated speech codes
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Why are the working class disadvantaged in the education system?
They don't have access to the knowledge and cultrual practices of the middle class which are required to succeed in the education system.
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Does Bourdieu (1977) believe the educaiton is designed to provide equal opportunities for all?
No. He believes education is designed to maintain inequalities and keep the ruling class on top.
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