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Charlie

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White students from upper-income families tend to get better grades in school. This is at least in part because of their cultural capital. Which of the following is an example of cultural capital?
 
  a. These students have higher IQs than other students.
  b. The majority of their teachers are white, and they tend to favor white students.
  c. Students of this background were more likely to have been exposed to educational opportunities like museums and enrichment programs.
  d. Tests and assignments tend to be culturally biased in their favor.

Question 2

The use of educational credentials to reflect social origins and social status is known as:
 
  a. the hidden curriculum.
  b. cultural capital.
  c. credentialism.
  d. tracking.



kingdude89

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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