What does Bourdieu's (1990)notion of cultural capital help us understand about the educational system?
A)Schools are the primary site for accumulating cultural capital.
B)Schools reinforce the values that are part of a student's stock of cultural capital.
C)Working-class and middle-class children come to school with equal amounts of cultural capital.
D)Middle-class children accumulate more cultural capital at school than working-class children.

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Bourdieu's notion of cultural capital suggests that schools reinforce the values and norms that are already part of a student's cultural capital, often benefiting those from middle-class backgrounds who possess cultural capital that aligns with the school's values.

What Does Bourdieu's (1990)notion of Cultural Capital Help Us Understand