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Glossary
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Economic Capital
Economic capital consists of financial resources, assets, and wealth that individuals or groups use to maintain or improve their social position.
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Educational Tracking
Educational tracking is the practice of sorting students into different academic pathways based on ability, often reproducing social class divisions.
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Elaborated Code in Higher Education
Bernstein’s elaborated code refers to the complex language and discourse expected in HE, which can disadvantage students unfamiliar with academic conventions.
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Elective Affinity
Elective affinity describes the connection between specific social groups and ideological beliefs that reinforce their worldview.
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Elite Reproduction
Elite reproduction refers to the processes through which social elites maintain their dominant position across generations, often through education and social capital.
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Employability Agenda
The employability agenda refers to the increasing focus on ensuring that graduates acquire skills valued by employers, often shaping curriculum and assessment.
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Existential Insecurity
Existential insecurity refers to the uncertainty individuals experience due to economic instability, lack of social support, or threats to survival.
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Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is the process of acquiring knowledge through direct experience, reflection, and application, often outside formal education.
