A Professional Group Has a Monopoly Over a Prestigious Occupation

question 20

Multiple Choice

A professional group has a monopoly over a prestigious occupation. The group retains control over this occupation because, in order to enter the occupation or perform any of its job duties, a person has to have a certain degree and pass a licensing exam. This is an example of

• A) credentialing.
• B) cultural capital.
• C) social capital.
• D) social reproduction.

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