In short, for Bourdieu, society is like a multi-currency game. The winners aren't just those with the most money, but those who know how to accumulate and exchange all forms of capital, while convincing everyone else that the game is fair.
This is the network of relationships, connections, and group memberships that you can mobilize for advantage. It’s not “who you know,” but the actual resources available through those ties (e.g., a family friend who offers an internship, a club that provides exclusive introductions). bourdieu capital
This is the most tangible form: money, property, assets, and other financial resources. It is directly convertible into goods, services, and—crucially—into other forms of capital (e.g., paying for private education). In short, for Bourdieu, society is like a