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social capital vs. cultural capital

social capital

noun

Sociology.

  1. the interpersonal relationships, institutions, and other social assets of a society or group that can be used to gain advantage.

    the impact of social capital on productivity and economic well-being; the ways in which women accumulate social capital.

cultural capital

noun

  1. Sociology.the skills, education, norms, and behaviors acquired by members of a social group that can give them economic and other advantages.

    The accumulation of cultural capital is one route to upward mobility.