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21 Types of Cultural Capital

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Cultural capital, or cultural currency, is the ability to influence within the context of a culture, subculture or super-culture. The following are illustrative examples.

Language

If you speak Japanese fluently, you will enjoy more influence amongst native Japanese speakers.

Etiquette

Knowing and adhering to the rules of polite behavior in a culture.

Education

A person educated in statistics is able to influence statisticians and people who are impressed by complex math.

Social Connections

Knowing the same people.

Credentials

Credentials such as schooling.

Memberships

Belonging to institutions such as a large company or prestigious university.

Awards & Honours

Awards and honors such as an honorary degree.

Accomplishments

Accomplishments that are meaningful to the culture or that are generally impressive such as a cyclist who has cycled from London to Tokyo.

Fashion

A street fashion enthusiast captures people's imagination with her outfits, particularly people who know about fashion.

Wealth

Displays of wealth or reputation as being wealthy. In some cultures and subcultures, conspicuous displays of wealth can be viewed negatively.

Symbols

Visual symbols such as a brand logo that carries social status or communicates something within a culture.

Countersignaling

Downplaying yourself in a way that is interpreted as confidence and strength with a culture.

Reputation

Reputation such as a scientific journal has developed a reputation for publishing groundbreaking research. Such a journal might hold much cultural currency amongst scientists.

Fame

Being known and talked about.

Rank

A rank such as a professional athlete, a noble title or a gamer who has reached the top rank in a game.

Norms

Norms of behavior in a culture. For example, an elite in a particular country may speak softly and use uncommon language.

Cultural Knowledge

A sports fan can remember details and statistics from past games and seasons that give her plenty to talk about with other fans of the same sport or team.

Domain Knowledge

An investment banker who knows industry terms and the way that bankers tend to talk.

Local Knowledge

A neighbor who is well versed in local gossip.

Humor

Humor that is well executed to pleasant effect. Thought of as a universal type of cultural currency. However, differences in sense of humor do exist between cultures.

Skills

Skills that people in a particular culture or subculture find essential or impressive. For example, it is difficult to impress in Hong Kong if you are sloppy with chopsticks or difficult to influence surfers if you can't surf.
Overview: Cultural Capital
Type
Definition
The ability to influence within the context of a culture, subculture or super-culture.
Also Known As
Cultural Currency
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