Taste (by Pierre Bourdieu)

In Pierre Bourdieu’s view, "taste" refers to the preferences and choices individuals develop about art, music, fashion, and other cultural aspects, which reflect their social backgrounds. These preferences are shaped by one’s social class, education, and upbringing, and they help signal social identity. For example, what someone considers "good" or "beautiful" often aligns with their social environment and can influence social interactions and status. Bourdieu emphasizes that taste is not just personal, but a form of cultural capital that both reflects and perpetuates social structures.