Original research
by
Beagan, Brenda L. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This paper draws on notions of material, social and cultural capital, along with habitus, to examine the experiences of professionals with lower-class backgrounds, in educational programs and in their professions
Findings/Key points
Rather than helping lower-class entrants adapt to the professions, it may be more beneficial to alter normative professional cultures to better suit these practitioners.
Design/methods
Interviews with 27 professionals across Canada in medicine, nursing, social work and occupational therapy.
Keywords
Equity
Social services
Barriers and enablers
Workplace
