Question

According to Pierre Bourdieu, the way one speaks or having an accent is _________ form of cultural capital.

• A. an objectified
• B. an embodied
• C. an institutionalized
• D. an unusual

Hint:

Embodied cultural capital refers to the knowledge, skills, and ways of acting, such as language and mannerisms, which individuals acquire through socialization.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Bourdieu’s concept of cultural capital.
Pierre Bourdieu identified three forms of cultural capital: objectified, embodied, and institutionalized. The embodied form refers to skills, knowledge, and ways of speaking that are acquired through socialization and personal experience.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) Incorrect, objectified cultural capital refers to physical objects that represent culture, such as books or art.
- (B) Correct, embodied cultural capital refers to personal attributes, such as speech patterns and accents, which are learned and reflect one’s cultural background.
- (C) Incorrect, institutionalized cultural capital refers to academic credentials or qualifications that are recognized by institutions.
- (D) Incorrect, this is not a form of cultural capital as defined by Bourdieu.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) an embodied form of cultural capital.