social capital vs. cultural capital

social capital

[soh-shuhl kap-i-tl] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈkæp ɪ tl /

noun

Sociology.

the interpersonal relationships, institutions, and other social assets of a society or group that can be used to gain advantage.

the impact of social capital on productivity and economic well-being; the ways in which women accumulate social capital.

cultural capital

[kuhl-cher-uhl kap-i-tl] / ˈkʌl tʃər əl ˈkæp ɪ tl /

Sociology. the skills, education, norms, and behaviors acquired by members of a social group that can give them economic and other advantages.

The accumulation of cultural capital is one route to upward mobility.