Pierre Bourdieu

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.

Dans ce podcast captivant, Claude Lévi-Strauss, grand anthropologue, Pierre Bourdieu, sociologue émérite, et Lucien Berneau, expert des civilisations asiatiques, explorent les dynamiques de parenté à travers les âges. Ils comparent les structures familiales traditionnelles rurales à celles des sociétés dites 'primitives'. Les discussions portent sur l'impact de la décolonisation sur l'ethnologie et la manière dont le temps et l'espace façonnent les relations familiales. Ils analysent également les tensions entre modernité et traditions ancestrales, particulièrement dans le mariage.

The guest, Pierre Bourdieu, renowned sociologist, presents lectures that delve into complex social theories. He discusses the significance of socio-analysis and cultural distinctions, unveiling how social capital shapes our identities. Listeners are invited to engage with the new Turn Initiative, promoting community collaboration. Bourdieu humorously critiques societal views on wealth and social class, challenging conventional narratives. The podcast emphasizes language's dual role in education and the importance of nuanced understandings in sociology to navigate modern complexities.