Question

According to French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, which of the following refers to noneconomic goods, such as family background and education, which are reflected in a knowledge of language and the arts?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cultural capital

Explanation:

Cultural capital refers to the knowledge, tastes, behaviors, mannerisms and skills that one acquires by being part of a particular social class. It defines who a person is. These assets confers social status, mobility and power on an individual within a socio-economic class.

Cultural capital can be any of these three types:

1. Accent: which is a function of ones dialect and language
2. Objectified: It is a function of the kind of luxuty owned by the indiividal: estates, cars etc
3. institutionalized: This describes the title, degree or qualifications attended by the individual.