Social Reproduction Theory Flashcards

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What is Social Reproduction Theory?

The view that existing social, cultural, and economic arrangements work to reproduce in future generations the social class divisions of the present generation.

What is Cultural Capital according to Bourdieu?

The knowledge, attitudes, values, language, and tastes that the middle class transmit to their children.

Define Social Capital as per Bourdieu.

Resources based on group membership, relationships, networks of influence and support.

What is a Micro-culture?

Subcultures that share values, beliefs, behaviors, status, or interests that differ from the macro-culture. Signup and view all the answers

What does Macro-culture refer to?

The most powerful or widely practiced cultures in a particular society. Signup and view all the answers

What is Embodied Cultural Capital?

All that has been consciously and unconsciously instilled in a person through the socialization process. Signup and view all the answers

What is Objectified Cultural Capital?

Physical and material objects that a person owns or has direct access to. Signup and view all the answers

What is Institutionalized Cultural Capital?

Anything recognized as important to success in a particular social setting. Signup and view all the answers

Define Habitus according to Bourdieu.

Physical embodiment of cultural capital, including cultural behavior like taste and definitions of beauty. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by Field in Bourdieu's theory?

The social world divided into various arenas of practice with unique rules and forms of capital. Signup and view all the answers

What is Linguistic Cultural Capital as described by Bernstein/Heath?

The mismatch between language used at home and at school by working-class and non-white pupils. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ethnography involve?

A method of understanding a group or culture by observing it from the inside. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Correspondence Principle according to Bowles and Gintis?

Schools 'correspond' their norms and values to the workplace. Signup and view all the answers

Define Hidden Curriculum according to Bowles and Gintis.

Standards of behavior that are taught subtly in schools. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Anti-School Subculture?

A group that has norms and values opposing school expectations. Signup and view all the answers

What does Agency refer to in social science?

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices. Signup and view all the answers

What is Structure in social science?

Factors of influence that determine or limit an agent and their decisions. Signup and view all the answers

Resistance in Education according to Giroux is related to _____

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What does Meritocracy mean?

A system in which promotion is based on individual ability or achievement. Signup and view all the answers

Define Social Inequality.

A condition in which members of society have differing amounts of wealth, prestige, or power. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Existing social, cultural, and economic structures perpetuate social class divisions across generations.
Schools play a crucial role in reinforcing social inequalities.

Cultural Capital (Bourdieu)

Encompasses knowledge, values, language, and tastes transmitted by middle-class families.
Educational success heavily relies on cultural capital, giving middle-class children a significant advantage.

Refers to resources derived from group memberships and networks that provide support and influence.

Micro-culture

Subcultures that exist within a larger society, sharing distinct values and behaviors differing from the macro-culture.

Macro-culture

Represents the dominant cultural practices (arts, beliefs, institutions) in a society, encompassing most of the population's norms.

Embodied Cultural Capital

Includes all traits instilled in a person through socialization, both consciously and unconsciously.

Objectified Cultural Capital

Refers to physical items owned or accessible by an individual, which possess monetary value based on market dynamics.

Institutionalized Cultural Capital

Comprises recognized credentials and qualifications important for success in specific social contexts, symbolizing authority and competence.

Habitus (Bourdieu)

Represents the physical manifestation of cultural capital, influencing behaviors, tastes, and perceptions formed through social experiences.

Field (Bourdieu)

The social arena is segmented into various practices (art, education, etc.), each governed by its own rules, knowledge, and capital forms.

Linguistic Cultural Capital (Bernstein)/(Heath)

Highlights the language disparity between home and educational settings for working-class and minority students, impacting self-perception and academic outcomes.

Ethnography (Heath)

A research method focused on understanding cultures from an insider’s perspective without biases or preconceived notions.

Correspondence Principle (Bowles and Gintis)

Argues that schools mirror workplace hierarchy: teachers as authority figures, students as workers, grooming them for future roles.

Hidden Curriculum (Bowles and Gintis)

Involves societal norms and behaviors taught informally in schools, shaping students beyond formal education.

Anti-School Subculture (Willis)

Describes a group of students with norms opposing school expectations, characterized by misbehavior and disengagement from academic responsibilities.

The ability of individuals to act independently and make personal choices.

Refers to various social influences (class, gender, ethnicity) that shape and limit individual choices and decisions.

Resistance in Education (Giroux)

Represents the various ways in which students and groups resist educational norms and institutional authority (details omitted).

Meritocracy (MacLeod)

A system where advancement is based solely on individual abilities and achievements rather than on societal connections or status.

A societal condition marked by disparities in wealth, prestige, or power, resulting in unequal privileges and obligations among members.

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Explore the key concepts of Social Reproduction Theory with these flashcards. This quiz helps you understand the theory's implications on social class divisions and cultural capital. Perfect for students studying sociology and education.