The nine papers published in this special issue mainly focus on the analysis of the survey material, showing the interconnections between cultural, social and economic inequalities in the sectors of sport, literature, visual arts, music, leisure time activities and broadcasting. The research suggests that cultural and economic capital, expressed in level of education and occupational class, operate also within the mainstream society, beyond the socially excluded.

In the final contribution, Bennett outlines how the findings could lead to a different policy for addressing cultural disengagement.

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