Sandy and John recently went to an art museum together. While they were there, Sandy discovered that John was very knowledgeable about art history and contemporary art. Bourdieu would argue that John has high __________.
A) economic capital
B) habitus
C) cultural capital
D) social capital

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Bourdieu's theory of cultural capital refers to the non-financial resources that individuals possess, such as knowledge, skills, education, and cultural experiences, that give them social status and power. John's expertise in art history and contemporary art is a form of cultural capital that gives him cultural competence and distinguishes him from others who do not possess this knowledge.

Sandy and John Recently Went to an Art Museum Together