Class + identity Flashcards
1
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What is social class
A
A group of people who share a similar economic situation
2
Q
What are the 3 types of capital that influence social class + key thinker
A
Bordieu:
Economic
Cultural
Social
> these are interdependent on each other
3
Q
What does Bordieu say about habitus + social class culture
A
- each social class has its own habitus (cultural framework) and socialisation teaches how to act within this
4
Q
According to Bordieu what is seen as good taste in society
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The dominant class has the power to dictate and impose what is seen as good taste as their culture is what is seen as high culture
5
Q
What is subjective social class identity
A
One’s believed social class based on personal opinion, experiences and values
6
Q
What is objective social class
A
One’s social class is decided using a pre determined measurement
Eg. Great British class survey
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