Cultural reproduction refers to the process by which a society transmits dominant knowledge, values, beliefs, and social inequalities from one generation to another. This transmission occurs through various social institutions, including the family, education system, media, and religion. Cultural reproduction theory, particularly associated with the work of Pierre Bourdieu and Basil Bernstein, highlights how the dominant culture in a society tends to be perpetuated, often reinforcing existing power structures and social hierarchies. For example, the education system may prioritise certain forms of knowledge and cultural capital that are more readily accessible to children from privileged backgrounds, thereby contributing to their continued success and the reproduction of social class differences across generations. Similarly, the media can play a role in shaping and reinforcing dominant ideologies and cultural norms. Understanding cultural reproduction helps sociologists analyse how social inequalities are maintained and transmitted over time, even in the absence of overt discrimination.