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Distinction

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Pierre Bourdieu's "Distinction" is a highly influential work in sociology, exploring the relationship between social class, taste, and cultural consumption.

Bourdieu argues that cultural preferences are not merely individual choices but rather reflect and reinforce social hierarchies.

He examines how different forms of cultural capital—knowledge, skills, and tastes—contribute to social stratification.

The book analyzes various aspects of cultural life, including art, literature, and education, demonstrating how these practices are intertwined with power dynamics.

Bourdieu's work has had a profound impact on fields such as sociology, cultural studies, and education, offering a critical perspective on the social construction of taste and cultural value.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Rob Henderson
in the context of how the affluent convert economic capital into cultural capital.
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#748 - Rob Henderson - How Privileged Thinking Drives Our Entire Culture
Mentioned by Marlana in the context of food theories, referencing his book about the social theory of taste and food choices.
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Unpacking the truth about ultra-processed plant-based alternatives, food politics, RFK Jr., and more | In Conversation with Marlana Malerich
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Delphine Saltel
comme un monument et un pilier de la sociologie moderne.
Chacun son beauf : à quoi sert le mépris de classe ?
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Anne Helen Petersen
, referencing his theories on consumption and distinction.
The death of cool
Mentioned as a relevant work exploring social class and taste.
Episode 36. What poverty does tu us. And what it has to do with our history.
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Bryan Quinby
as a nonfiction book that significantly influenced his worldview, focusing on art and its influence on politics.
Guys: Episode 94 - Book Guys with Alex Goldman
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Aurélie Jean
pour illustrer comment les individus se catégorisent en fonction de leur capital économique, culturel et social, même dans les applications de rencontres.
#358 Et si les algo ne voulaient pas ton bonheur amoureux? Avec Aurélie Jean (partie 1)
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Didier Eribon
comme un livre ayant eu un effet transformateur sur sa vie.
Didier Eribon : comment faire sa propre sociologie ?

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