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The Connection Between Pierre Bourdieu’s Habitus and Symbolic Violence

This blog post explores the concepts of habitus and symbolic violence in sociology, focusing on the connection between the two. It explains how habitus is a set of ingrained behaviors and beliefs shaped by social structures, and how symbolic violence operates through the imposition of dominant class values. Examples in education and art are provided to illustrate these concepts. By understanding habitus and symbolic violence, sociologists can work towards challenging social inequalities and creating more equitable societies.

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