Summary:
The book analyzes how social status and power influence individual tastes in art, culture, and consumption, arguing that preferences are not just personal but also shaped by one's position in the social hierarchy. It introduces the concept of cultural capital and how it perpetuates class distinctions through subtle, everyday choices and judgments.
Key points:
1. Habitus: Habitus is how our background and social class shape our views and actions. It affects our likes, habits, and future, and helps keep social structures in place.
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