Bourdieu used the concept of cultural capital in a variety of ways. He associated it with higher education, linguistic proficiency, and command of high culture. He also tied it to economic capital, such as a person’s ability to influence and define situations. The difference between social and cultural capital is often subtle, but it is worth considering. In this article, we’ll compare the two. Hopefully, this will help you decide which concept is right for you.
While social capital can be categorized as “power” in Bourdieu’s terminology, it is a more complicated concept. Cultural capital, on the other hand, is defined as “cultural capital.” It includes social norms and relationships, as well as other aspects of an individual. In other words, cultural capital refers to the value of the collective experience of belonging to a group, such as the ability to share information.
Societies with higher stocks of social capital also have better health outcomes and fewer social problems. This is because social capital builds solidarity and contributes to government policy to reduce health inequalities. Moreover, it may also enhance social privilege. While Bourdieu and Coleman say social capital promotes health and reduces health inequalities, Coleman and Duflo argue that social capital can also exacerbate inequalities.
