SOC 369 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Basil Bernstein, Cultural Capital, Bourgeoisie
4 Mar 2019
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Basil bernstein, social class, language, and socialization (1977) Meanings are tied to a local context. Operate under the assumption that the person you"re talking to has no prior knowledge on the subject. Operate under the assumption that the person you"re talking to has prior knowledge on the subject. The distinction is in what the language is suited for. Restricted works better than elaborated for situations in which there"s a great deal of shared knowledge in the group of speakers. Restricted code carries a message of inclusion, of implicitly acknowledging that the person addressed is one of us . The relationship between speech partners affects language usage. Assumed difference and individuality lies at the basis of the elaborated code. Assumed similarity and commonality at heart of the restricted code. Differential exposure to interaction with others unlike one"s self. Concerned with the introduction of new knowledge which goes beyond existing shared meanings.
