The sum of the various forms of capital is the cumulative advantage of the privileged classes.

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The concept of various forms of capital (such as economic, cultural, social, and symbolic) was introduced by sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, who argued that accumulation of these forms of capital leads to greater social and economic success, and that members of privileged classes have more access to and ability to accumulate these forms of capital. Therefore, the sum of various forms of capital can lead to a cumulative advantage for privileged classes.

The Sum of the Various Forms of Capital Is the Cumulative