John is from an upper-middle-class home and has the benefit of extracurricular activities and the latest technology.He is a good student but does not have an exemplary record.Clorista is a bright and energetic student who loves math and science.Her grades are strong,but they would be better if she had more time and resources.She has limited access to a computer and often has to care for her younger siblings while her mother is at work.John and Clorista both applied for positions on the Yearbook Committee.John was appointed,and Clorista was offered membership in the "Day of the Dead" committee,which is headed by the Spanish teacher.She is unable to accept because of her commitments at home.Sociologically speaking,in comparison to Clorista,John possess more :
A) gender socialization
B) generational equity
C) cultural capital
D) cultural dependency
E) focused interaction

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John's access to extracurricular activities and latest technology, which are products of cultural capital, give him an advantage over Clorista who has limited resources. Cultural capital refers to non-financial assets such as education, skills, social connections, and other cultural resources that people can use to improve their social status and mobility. Clorista may have strong academic abilities, but her lack of access to resources limits her opportunities to advance and compete with peers like John.

John Is from an Upper-Middle-Class Home and Has the Benefit