Explain Pierre Bourdieu’s theory about social class. Why is his theory important to the study of sociology?
Please provide the best answer for the statement
1. Bourdieu expanded the idea of social class to various forms of capital (economic,
cultural, and social). He included in his theory the concept of habitus to show that our
habits are part of the socialization process into social class.
2. His theory is important sociologically because he shows how social class envelops
every aspect of one’s life. It is not simply an economic issue. Instead, it encompasses
our thoughts, behaviors, culture, finances, and social networks.
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