Research on the Structural Reshaping of the Rural Elderly Education Supply System from the Perspective of Bourdieu’s Theory of Capital

Abstract

Amid accelerating population aging and deepening urban-rural divides, rural elderly education faces signifi cant challenges. Using Bourdieu’s capital theory, this paper identifi es the structural barriers in supply, caused by shortages in economic, social, and cultural capital. It proposes a “three-dimensional capital synergy” model, emphasizing diversified economic capital, network-based social capital activation, and cultural capital cultivation to support sustainable rural elderly education.