Concerted Cultivation Re-Imagined

• In Event: Friday Roundtable Session 9:45 am
  In Roundtable Session: Socially Just Emotions, Environmental Justice, and Cultural Capital (Table 13)

Abstract

Coined by Lareau (2003, 2011), “concerted cultivation” refers to the way middle-class parents’ child-rearing practices intentionally seek to cultivate their children’s talents, intellect, and language skills. Middle-class parents use their cultural capital to obtain advantages for their children and their children accumulate cultural capital through experiences, materials, and practice in negotiating social interactions with adults. Historically, a disparity has existed in the opportunities for learning for many children and youth. Informal learning environments allow for opportunities for learning outside the classroom. In these contexts, children learn from peers, mentors, and exposure to resources and experiences that might normally be unavailable.

Authors

• Kim Skinner, Louisiana State University

• Heather Lavender, Syracuse University

• Leiflyn Gamborg, University of Connecticut

• Huy Duc Nguyen, Louisiana State University

• Mitzi Berryhill, Louisiana State University

• Estanislado S. Barrera, Louisiana State University