Distinction Bourdieu Analysis

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In Distinction, Bourdieu argues that one’s culture can affect what they are drawn to or from. He argues that one’s upbringing or education can alter how one sees the world around them, especially how he or she views art. Also, he feels that once a person is given this initial idea about aesthetics, they cannot be swayed in another direction. Bourdieu believes that taste is entirely based on your societal standing. To prove himself, he created surveys to find where a group of people’s taste lies depending on the circumstance of their birth. I disagree with what Bourdieu is saying, because I feel it is possible to find art in any form appealing, regardless of one’s culture or economic background. I feel Bourdieu overgeneralizes the idea by saying

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