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ERIC Number: EJ679899
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0038-0407
Cultural Capital, Gender, and School Success: The Role of Habitus.
Dumais, Susan A.
Sociology of Education, v75 n1 p44-68 Jan 2002
Analyzes the cultural participation of 8th graders and presents a model that includes a measure for habitus. Argues that traditional gender stereotypes play a role in the lack of cultural participation by males students. Indicates that female students use their cultural capital to succeed in school. (CAJ)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Activities, Family Income, Females, Gender Issues, Grade 8, Males, Social Class, Social Differences, Socioeconomic Influences, Socioeconomic Status
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Bourdieu (Pierre); Cultural Capital; National Education Longitudinal Study 1988
Note: Sociology of Education is a refereed journal.