Thinking Allowed
A special programme on Pierre Bourdieu
Jun 7, 2019
French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, known for his concepts of cultural, social, and symbolic forms of capital, is explored in this special program. Topics include Bourdieu's background and early life, his involvement in activism, black cultural capital and power dynamics, the transformation of a failing school into an academy, and the application of Bourdieu's concepts in challenging the status quo.
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- Pierre Bourdieu's concepts of cultural capital and habitus provide valuable insights into class conflict and the reproduction of inequality in capitalist societies.
- Recognizing and valuing diverse forms of cultural capital, such as black cultural capital, is essential for enabling individuals from different backgrounds to navigate social spheres effectively and challenge dominant norms.
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Inequality and Cultural Capital
The podcast discusses how the concepts of cultural capital and habitus are used to analyze class and class conflict. The French philosopher Pierre Bourdieu's ideas, such as the cultural capital possessed by different social classes and how it impacts individuals' access to opportunities, are explored. The podcast highlights how capitalist societies reproduce and legitimize inequality, and questions the myth of meritocracy where everyone has equal chances for success.
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