ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses B. L. Wilson’s premise and describes the function of education using theories proposed by Pierre Bourdieu. It deals with the application through an analysis of the sociology of education and discusses the role of individuals within a market economy, the function of education, and the significance of social segregation. Through participation in a family empowerment group, caregivers gain the knowledge, values, and skills they need to enter the dominant society. Social class is a useful concept because it captures the complex interplay of a number of variables such as educational level, occupation, and family connections. According to Bourdieu, the concept of field refers to the totality of actors and organizations involved in an arena and the dynamic relationships among them. Bourdieu viewed social class as a composite of capitals: cultural capital; economic or human capital; and social capital, which he describes as family prestige and connections.
