Pierre Bourdieu Contends That the Upper Classes Seek to Distinguish

question 3

Multiple Choice

Pierre Bourdieu contends that the upper classes seek to distinguish themselves by

• A) wearing flashy clothes
• B) traveling with a large number of servants
• C) wearing expensive jewelry in public
• D) demonstrating highbrow tastes

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Definitions:

Common Culture

Relates to shared set of values, norms, and practices that unify a group or society.

Public Education

An educational system sponsored and funded by the government, accessible to all children in a society without charge.

Homogenizing

The process of making things uniform or similar by blending disparate elements.

Educational Experience

The process of learning and acquiring knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values through formal instruction or life experiences.