This quote reminds me of the term "cultural capital." Meaning, one cultural experience can be worth more in the cultural capital than another. Take the New York Philharmonic versus Justin Bieber. One is worth more than the other.
Though, is this really true? Who is to say what has "more" worth in cultural value? Typically we think that seeing Othello at the opera is cultured, but what about for those who grew up around cultural experiences akin to the finer things in life? Visiting the Florida panhandle could be just as "cultural." So, yes, culture is elevated to a set of beliefs, but this set is valued and determined upon what the individual considers "culture."
- Josie Raccuia
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