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cultural capital  

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  • Cultural capital is a term referring to unequally distributed cultural resources that can give students an advantage in the school setting. The idea is that culture, like financial capital, is a resource that distinguishes individuals and provides them with benefits. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Cultural Capital]

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