Topic > Invisible inequality by A. Bourdieu Invisible inequalities

Indeed, the family is the bridge to the world of life. During the family, children learn to relate to institutions, be they school officials, health workers and various government officials. In the middle class, children interact more with institutions. Alexander, for example, learns from his parents that he has the right to speak and collect his ideas in advance when dealing with institutions. He interrupts the doctor's conversation with his mother and asks his doctor questions. By contract, children from working-class or poor families often seem cautious and restricted. Harold primarily answers his doctor's questions rather than asking his own. Therefore, Alexander is assertive and confident in dealing with professional institutions unlike Harold who is reserved. Therefore, children's ability to relate to professional institutions is influenced by parenting