Carmen's parents enroll her in AP Honors French, where the content of the class is more academically demanding than the general French class. They also spend their summer vacation in France and hire a tutor to help Carmen study for the AP Honors French test. Carmen receives high marks and praise from her teachers. What aspect of Pierre Bourdieu's work is exemplified here?

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Carmen's enrollment in the more academically demanding class, exposure to French culture through her summer vacation, and hiring of a tutor all contribute to her acquisition of cultural capital, as defined by Bourdieu as "the cultural resources that people inherit and use to their advantage in various situations." Carmen's high marks and praise from her teachers demonstrate how this cultural capital can lead to academic success and social mobility.

Carmen's Parents Enroll Her in AP Honors French, Where the Content