#21840
Mentioned in 1 episodes

Symbolic Capitalism

null
Book •
Pierre Bourdieu's concept of symbolic capital refers to the non-economic resources that elites use to maintain their power and status.

These resources include social networks, cultural knowledge, and prestigious credentials.

Bourdieu argued that symbolic capital is crucial in reproducing social inequalities, as it allows elites to present their dominance as legitimate and natural.

His work highlights how cultural practices and tastes are not neutral but rather reflect and reinforce power structures.

Understanding symbolic capital is key to analyzing how social hierarchies are maintained and challenged.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 1 episodes

Mentioned by
undefined
Musa al-Gharbi
to explain symbolic capitalism.
Is Wokeness An Elite Boondoggle? Sociologist Musa al-Gharbi drops a truth bomb

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app