An Analysis of Educational Equity in American University Entrance Selection from the Perspective of Cultural Capital

Abstract

The issue of educational equity has always been a hot topic of discussion. Whether educational resources are allocated fairly and whether children have equal access to education are key concerns, especially in many developed and developing countries where education has become an issue that cannot be ignored in society. Based on Bourdieu's theory of cultural capital, this article analyzes the influence of parents' own educational level, social status, and other factors on their children's growth process, as well as the direct and indirect effects on their children's education in the subsequent education process. The author finds through research that children's education process is influenced by their family environment and parents' own educational background. Therefore, the author suggests that the government should provide more assistance to children from impoverished areas and families so that they can be allocated more and better educational resources to make up for the lack of access to good education due to their poor economic foundation.