Abstract
<p>The purpose of this study is to empirically evaluate social and cultural reproduction theory in the pursuit of education. Thus, the theory of social reproduction, cultural reproduction and social capital have been utilized to develop the theoretical framework. The research type in regard to its goal is applied and in regard to data collection method is survey research. A questionnaire has been used to collect data. Population of this research covered all graduate students of West Azerbaijan province universities in the academic year 1392-1393 (n=9352, according to available statistics) among them 132 students were selected randomly as research sample through multi stage cluster sampling. To test the research hypotheses, Pearson correlation, multiple regression and path analysis technique have been employed. Empirical findings indicate that independent variables including socio-economic status, social capital and cultural capital affect academic success of students in pursuing higher education.</p>
Highlights
Despite the diversity of higher education institutions and academic units at different levels, especially at the graduate education (Note 1) level, still children of all segments of society don’t have equal access to graduate education, and there is no appropriate and reasonable balance between the children of the dominant classes and the lower classes of society in achieving this level of education
Comparison of descriptive statistics show that differences in social capital among respondents compared with other concepts with a standard deviation of 12.76 is more than difference in cultural capital, educational achievement and economic status
According to the empirical findings of research concerning the Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression, the variables of socioeconomic status, social capital and cultural capital are effective on academic achievement in pursuing a graduate education
Summary
Despite the diversity of higher education institutions and academic units at different levels, especially at the graduate education (Note 1) level, still children of all segments of society don’t have equal access to graduate education, and there is no appropriate and reasonable balance between the children of the dominant classes and the lower classes of society in achieving this level of education. In today’s society, education is considered as one of the constructive elements of social stratification through the creation of social mobility in the lives of individuals and groups, because the amount of knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired through education are important for growth and survival of society. Education is an important factor in social mobility which has different effects at different classes and strata, because the level of education of any person and income, and how to use is considered as fundamental factor for determining social class. Bourdieu in the analysis of the educational success of different social classes pointed out that along with the rapid expansion of higher education, cultural capital (Note 2) plays an important role as a new force in the success of individuals Bourdieu in the analysis of the educational success of different social classes pointed out that along with the rapid expansion of higher education, cultural capital (Note 2) plays an important role as a new force in the success of individuals (Tavakkol et al, 2010, pp. 161-179)
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