Asked by Heather Ly Martos on May 08, 2024

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According to Pierre Bourdieu, schoolchildren are rewarded by how closely they affiliate with which of the following?

A) objective standards of performance
B) the standards of meritocracy
C) the messages of dominant culture
D) a secularized curriculum

Dominant Culture

The prevailing cultural practices, beliefs, and values that are accepted and upheld by the majority of society, often influencing social norms and laws.

Meritocracy Standards

A system or principle in which people are selected or rewarded based on their capabilities and merits rather than on the basis of their social status or wealth.

Objective Standards

Benchmarks or criteria that are based on factual, measurable, and observable data, allowing for impartial and consistent assessment or evaluation.

  • Comprehend the notion and impact of cultural capital on education.
  • Investigate how educational institutions disseminate societal customs and principles.
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Delissa ParkerMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pierre Bourdieu argued that the educational system tends to reward individuals who are already familiar with or have access to the dominant culture. This means that schoolchildren who can affiliate with the messages and norms of the dominant culture are more likely to be rewarded within the educational system.