Psychology
Cultural Capital and Educational Achievement
Quick fact
Bourdieu found that students from families with high cultural capital—measured by activities like visiting museums or reading literature—perform better in school regardless of IQ, because the education system implicitly rewards these cultural competencies.
Why this is interesting
Why do some students seem to effortlessly succeed at school while others struggle, even when both work hard? Could the 'taste' for classical music or the way you speak affect your grades?