Capital (Sociology)
Scope Note:
Theory that real or intangible resources available to an individual impacts their ability to improve their status or position in society. Use a more specific term if possible. For real financial assets, use "Financial Support." For psychological capital, use "Psychological Characteristics." For investment in the education and skills of a group of people, use "Human Capital."
Category: Individual in Social Context
Broader Terms Social TheoriesNarrower Terms Cultural CapitalSocial Capital Use this term instead of Symbolic Capital | Related Terms Individual CharacteristicsResources Social Mobility Social Status Social Stratification |
Added to ERIC: 1/15/2025