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tforeman88's avatar

All valid except the premise that students devoid of cultural capital are destined to take vocational courses and enter the working class. Those courses are quickly disappearing from high schools as students are told they must go on to college. Students who choose instead to go into a trade or the military are not left behind or subordinated, they have chosen a different path -- a path which will likely be rewarding and substantial. These are the bedrocks of our society, and their perspective on life is as valid -- if not more -- than the overpaid, eloquent university professor who can't change a flat tire.

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Candis's avatar

Exactly, you nailed it!

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