You don’t have to be a culture vulture to know the importance of cultural capital. French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu defines it as your education, skills and experiences that may help you get ahead in life. With greater cultural capital, he believes, you stand a better chance of socioeconomic success.
Whether you’re a Bourdieu fan or not, growing your cultural capital is nevertheless important for other reasons: It helps you to pick up new skills, represents a positive step towards self-betterment, and paves the way for a more creative and innovative society.
Here are several tips on how to grow your stock of cultural skills and experiences.
VOLUNTEER WORK
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