Cultural and Social Capital in Asian and Pacific Countries

  • Lawrence J. Saha
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Abstract

This article investigates the relevance of cultural and social capital in school achievement and attainment in the Asian and Pacific countries. The Western concepts of ‘cultural and social capital’ are first defined in the Asian and Pacific context, and their relevance for understanding educational processes is developed in this article, together with a selection of the research that documents the extent to which cultural and social capital play a role in this region of the world. Where possible, comparisons are made with research evidence from Western societies. The article concludes with an evaluation of the importance of cultural and social capital in Asian and Pacific schooling.

Keywords

Social Capital Educational Attainment Cultural Capital Economic Capital Educational Performance 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Lawrence J. Saha
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  1. 1.Australian National UniversityCanberraAustralia

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