Race, Cultural Capital, and the Educational Effects of Participation in Sports.

Eitle, Tamela McNulty; Eitle, David J.

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ERIC Number: EJ679902

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Publication Date: 2002

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Race, Cultural Capital, and the Educational Effects of Participation in Sports.

Eitle, Tamela McNulty; Eitle, David J.

Sociology of Education, v75 n2 p123-46 Apr 2002

Considers whether cultural capital, household educational resources, family structure, and race relate to participation in football, basketball, or other sports and whether the effects of participation on academic achievement differ by race and sport. Suggests that cultural disadvantage contributes to increased interest in basketball and football as social capital. (CAJ)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Athletics, Basketball, Family Characteristics, Family Financial Resources, Family Structure, Football, High School Students, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics, Race, Secondary Education, Social Capital, Social Science Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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