Bourdieusian Theory

Bourdieusian Theory, developed by sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, explains how people's social positions are shaped by their resources and cultural habits, called "habitus." It highlights how social hierarchies are maintained through the distribution of "capital"—economic, cultural, social, and symbolic—that influence individuals' opportunities and perceptions. People navigate these social fields by leveraging their capital, which reproduces social inequalities over time. Overall, the theory emphasizes the interconnectedness of social structures, individual agency, and cultural practices in shaping society.