... of neighbouring concepts in the fields of economic, cultural, media and sociological studies. Bourdieu (1986, pp.114) talks at length about cultural capital amongst its other forms: "The primary differences, those which distinguish the major classes of existence, derive from the overall volume of capital, understood as the set of actually usable resources and powers - economic, cultural and social capital. The distribution of the different classes (and class fractions, thus runs from those who are best provided with both economic and cultural capital to those who are most deprived in both respects." This concept of cultural capital has enjoyed widespread usage and analysis since its inception. It is primarily concerned with taste in culture and the related ability to engage in different cultural forms. Yet it also serves as a weapon on a battleground of social class. Bourdieu argues (cited in Crane,1992, pp. 2) that cultural capital acts as a way of upholding ...

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