Why Is Bourdieu's Definition of Social Capital Unique

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is Bourdieu's definition of social capital unique?

• A) It describes social capital as only the accumulated actual resources to which individuals have access via their membership in groups and connections to networks.
• B) It describes social capital as the accumulated actual and potential resources to which individuals have access through their membership in groups and connections to networks.
• C) It describes social capital as only the accumulated potential resources to which individuals have access via their membership in groups and connections to networks.
• D) It excludes from the definition both the accumulated potential and actual resources to which individuals have access via their membership in groups and connections to networks.

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Definitions:

Social Security Offices

Government facilities where individuals can obtain assistance with Social Security benefits and services.

Post Offices

Governmental or private establishments where postal services such as mail receipt, dispatch, and delivery are handled.

Bureaus of Vital Statistics

Government agencies that record and maintain essential documents, such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.

Banks

Financial institutions licensed to receive deposits and make loans, and they offer various other financial services.