Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste

"Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste" is a book by French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu that explores how personal tastes in culture, art, and lifestyle reflect and reinforce social class differences. Bourdieu argues that what we consider "good taste" is often shaped by our social backgrounds and serves to maintain social hierarchies. He examines how preferences in music, food, and fashion are not just personal choices but are influenced by education, upbringing, and economic status, highlighting the role of culture in reproducing inequality in society.