Which of the following is an example of what Pierre Bourdieu refers to as cultural capital?

a. the ability to pay for cultural events and resources such as art museums, opera companies, and symphony orchestras
b. parents paying for school tutoring
c. parents reading to their children and encouraging them to do well in school
d. having an uncle who works for Goldman Sachs


Answer: c. parents reading to their children and encouraging them to do well in school

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