Sorry but I have to say - you got this (and Bourdieu) COMPLETELY wrong. You're simply reinforcing the sterotypes that Bourdieu worked so hard to 'disprove'. The point is that 'taste' is simply a set of preferences that identify one with their social subgroup and it is LEARNED within that subgroup and hence is an offshoot of social behaviour in many cases.
This video inadvertently depicts what Bourdieu means to express. Regardless of the meaning being portrayed it is the ratings that decides its relevance. So the simple fact that we have viewed this video reinforces Bourdieu argument. We are struck by media because media is important to our society. Media emphasizes hegemonic society. While this video does point out the levels of ideological understanding, it still reinforces dominant culture.
Hovelake has a good point too, this is not so much about "choice" as it has to do with socialisation and the limited, yet also infinite, possible practices available to us at any given time, in relation to the current social field and other actors present, also dealing with their habitus.
Statistically bourdieu is backed up by most of the studies done on education and social background. Children with high-ed parents, usually, take better to methods of learning (and thinking) in any given school.
Strictly speaking Bourdieu is talking about habitus, as opposed to social class. Social class is an on-paper construction, whereas reality is position (in a social field - which is the located somewhere in the social space), disposition (habitus) and position-taking.
This film is a (conscious?) misinterpretation of Bourideu’s idea. He points out, quite explicitly, that the empirical correspondence analysis’s on which he bases his arguments, are static constructions temporary in time and space.
all the more important we need a vibrant popular culture that challenges, and incorporates other "legitimate" artforms, rather than one that is predetermined and passive to its audience.
Ok, i read that this has been made for teenagers BUT you're giving a real wrong explanation of Bourdieu's theories.
When you use the "choose" , you're betraying what Bourdieu says.
It's not mainly a question of conscious choice but a question of having the tastes our social history tends to drive us to (i'm not english, don't know if i'm understandable). Our tastes are the results of our habitus, this last being at the same time social and individual.
I don't buy this theory. Popular art is "manufactured" ever bit as much as, say, a recording by Glenn Gould.
Popular art is selling people crap such as rap, because this "proves" then that they are peple of low character. It is quite a deliberate ploy by those in power to legitise the status quo - a low paid under class.
I like Bourdieu, but sometimes he's TOO MUCH of a "Marxist". He has great insights, but most of his conclusions suck - because something is always related to social class/economic background.
@dreampotion Go to google and ask how to download videos from youtube. It is simple but this way you learn to find answers. also n youtube in the search box type: downloading youtube videos tutorial
It's an interesting summary of a complex theory. This presentation is effective for a certain audience, but of course, all the nuance with which Bourdieu writes and theorizes is lost. Nevertheless, sometimes a quick and dirty synopsis is all that's needed and it's fabulous to see such legitimate social theory on such a popular website. ;)
Thank you very much! Obviously there is a lot more to the theory, as you say, but this was made for a class of 17 year olds with very short attention spans. :D
Sorry but I have to say - you got this (and Bourdieu) COMPLETELY wrong. You're simply reinforcing the sterotypes that Bourdieu worked so hard to 'disprove'. The point is that 'taste' is simply a set of preferences that identify one with their social subgroup and it is LEARNED within that subgroup and hence is an offshoot of social behaviour in many cases.
antigen4 6 months ago
This video inadvertently depicts what Bourdieu means to express. Regardless of the meaning being portrayed it is the ratings that decides its relevance. So the simple fact that we have viewed this video reinforces Bourdieu argument. We are struck by media because media is important to our society. Media emphasizes hegemonic society. While this video does point out the levels of ideological understanding, it still reinforces dominant culture.
ThorUSA3955 1 year ago
its interesting how Bourdieu extends a lot of Webers ideas about power and authority, very cool stuff
southofaucklandposse 1 year ago
Hovelake has a good point too, this is not so much about "choice" as it has to do with socialisation and the limited, yet also infinite, possible practices available to us at any given time, in relation to the current social field and other actors present, also dealing with their habitus.
Statistically bourdieu is backed up by most of the studies done on education and social background. Children with high-ed parents, usually, take better to methods of learning (and thinking) in any given school.
cheesegraterslaves 1 year ago
Strictly speaking Bourdieu is talking about habitus, as opposed to social class. Social class is an on-paper construction, whereas reality is position (in a social field - which is the located somewhere in the social space), disposition (habitus) and position-taking.
This film is a (conscious?) misinterpretation of Bourideu’s idea. He points out, quite explicitly, that the empirical correspondence analysis’s on which he bases his arguments, are static constructions temporary in time and space.
cheesegraterslaves 1 year ago 2
Bourdieu was a twit!
Saktoth 1 year ago
all the more important we need a vibrant popular culture that challenges, and incorporates other "legitimate" artforms, rather than one that is predetermined and passive to its audience.
bummer2000 1 year ago
lol, i like thi.s
observant09 2 years ago
Ok, i read that this has been made for teenagers BUT you're giving a real wrong explanation of Bourdieu's theories.
When you use the "choose" , you're betraying what Bourdieu says.
It's not mainly a question of conscious choice but a question of having the tastes our social history tends to drive us to (i'm not english, don't know if i'm understandable). Our tastes are the results of our habitus, this last being at the same time social and individual.
hovelake 2 years ago 7
@hovelake yes, you are right. I would imagine this is aimed at AS level sociology students though, who are 16-17.
risteard01 1 year ago
I don't buy this theory. Popular art is "manufactured" ever bit as much as, say, a recording by Glenn Gould.
Popular art is selling people crap such as rap, because this "proves" then that they are peple of low character. It is quite a deliberate ploy by those in power to legitise the status quo - a low paid under class.
richardmullins44 3 years ago
I like Bourdieu, but sometimes he's TOO MUCH of a "Marxist". He has great insights, but most of his conclusions suck - because something is always related to social class/economic background.
klint9876 3 years ago
The word is spelled "category" not "catagory".
DerangedRanger1 3 years ago
Hey thanks for the video really helped!
Bourdieu's ideas can be really hard to understand and this summed them up.
what sources did you use to find this information?
Thanks
kevinfox250488 3 years ago
may i ask if i could download this video?
dreampotion 4 years ago
Sure you can! I could email it to you if you wanted, but if you already have software to download it go ahead. :)
luvpunkie 4 years ago
hmm im not aware of any software, what is it?
my email is howtwisted @ gmail
thank u so much! let me know who i should credit the video
dreampotion 4 years ago
@dreampotion Go to google and ask how to download videos from youtube. It is simple but this way you learn to find answers. also n youtube in the search box type: downloading youtube videos tutorial
lianania 10 months ago
It's an interesting summary of a complex theory. This presentation is effective for a certain audience, but of course, all the nuance with which Bourdieu writes and theorizes is lost. Nevertheless, sometimes a quick and dirty synopsis is all that's needed and it's fabulous to see such legitimate social theory on such a popular website. ;)
debinkenya 4 years ago
Thank you very much! Obviously there is a lot more to the theory, as you say, but this was made for a class of 17 year olds with very short attention spans. :D
luvpunkie 4 years ago