Beauty and Class

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In "Beauty and Class," what is the main argument that Bourdieu makes?

  1. Beauty is a social construct that is shaped by class.

  2. Class is a social construct that is shaped by beauty.

  3. Beauty and class are independent of each other.

  4. Beauty and class are determined by genetics.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that beauty is not an objective quality, but rather a social construct that is shaped by class. He argues that the dominant class in a society defines what is considered beautiful, and that this definition is used to maintain their power and privilege.

What is the concept of "symbolic capital"?

  1. The accumulation of wealth and material possessions.

  2. The accumulation of knowledge and cultural capital.

  3. The accumulation of social connections and networks.

  4. The accumulation of physical beauty and attractiveness.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Symbolic capital is a term used by Bourdieu to refer to the accumulation of knowledge and cultural capital. He argues that symbolic capital is a form of power that can be used to gain access to social and economic resources.

How does Bourdieu argue that beauty is a form of symbolic capital?

  1. Beauty is a form of cultural capital that is acquired through education and socialization.

  2. Beauty is a form of social capital that is acquired through social networks and connections.

  3. Beauty is a form of economic capital that is acquired through wealth and material possessions.

  4. Beauty is a form of physical capital that is acquired through genetics and biology.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that beauty is a form of symbolic capital that is acquired through education and socialization. He argues that the dominant class in a society defines what is considered beautiful, and that this definition is used to maintain their power and privilege. He argues that those who are considered beautiful have access to social and economic resources that are not available to those who are not considered beautiful.

What is the concept of "habitus"?

  1. A set of dispositions and practices that are acquired through socialization.

  2. A set of beliefs and values that are acquired through education.

  3. A set of skills and abilities that are acquired through training.

  4. A set of preferences and tastes that are acquired through experience.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habitus is a term used by Bourdieu to refer to a set of dispositions and practices that are acquired through socialization. He argues that habitus is a powerful force that shapes our thoughts, feelings, and actions. He argues that habitus is responsible for the reproduction of social inequality.

How does Bourdieu argue that habitus is related to beauty?

  1. Habitus shapes our perceptions of beauty.

  2. Habitus shapes our preferences for beauty.

  3. Habitus shapes our practices of beauty.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that habitus shapes our perceptions of beauty, our preferences for beauty, and our practices of beauty. He argues that habitus is a powerful force that shapes our lives in many ways, and that beauty is one of the many things that is shaped by habitus.

What is the concept of "cultural capital"?

  1. The accumulation of knowledge and cultural skills.

  2. The accumulation of social connections and networks.

  3. The accumulation of wealth and material possessions.

  4. The accumulation of physical beauty and attractiveness.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural capital is a term used by Bourdieu to refer to the accumulation of knowledge and cultural skills. He argues that cultural capital is a form of power that can be used to gain access to social and economic resources.

How does Bourdieu argue that cultural capital is related to beauty?

  1. Cultural capital shapes our perceptions of beauty.

  2. Cultural capital shapes our preferences for beauty.

  3. Cultural capital shapes our practices of beauty.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that cultural capital shapes our perceptions of beauty, our preferences for beauty, and our practices of beauty. He argues that cultural capital is a powerful force that shapes our lives in many ways, and that beauty is one of the many things that is shaped by cultural capital.

What is the concept of "social capital"?

  1. The accumulation of wealth and material possessions.

  2. The accumulation of knowledge and cultural capital.

  3. The accumulation of social connections and networks.

  4. The accumulation of physical beauty and attractiveness.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social capital is a term used by Bourdieu to refer to the accumulation of social connections and networks. He argues that social capital is a form of power that can be used to gain access to social and economic resources.

How does Bourdieu argue that social capital is related to beauty?

  1. Social capital shapes our perceptions of beauty.

  2. Social capital shapes our preferences for beauty.

  3. Social capital shapes our practices of beauty.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that social capital shapes our perceptions of beauty, our preferences for beauty, and our practices of beauty. He argues that social capital is a powerful force that shapes our lives in many ways, and that beauty is one of the many things that is shaped by social capital.

What is the concept of "economic capital"?

  1. The accumulation of wealth and material possessions.

  2. The accumulation of knowledge and cultural capital.

  3. The accumulation of social connections and networks.

  4. The accumulation of physical beauty and attractiveness.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic capital is a term used by Bourdieu to refer to the accumulation of wealth and material possessions. He argues that economic capital is a form of power that can be used to gain access to social and economic resources.

How does Bourdieu argue that economic capital is related to beauty?

  1. Economic capital shapes our perceptions of beauty.

  2. Economic capital shapes our preferences for beauty.

  3. Economic capital shapes our practices of beauty.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that economic capital shapes our perceptions of beauty, our preferences for beauty, and our practices of beauty. He argues that economic capital is a powerful force that shapes our lives in many ways, and that beauty is one of the many things that is shaped by economic capital.

What is the concept of "physical capital"?

  1. The accumulation of wealth and material possessions.

  2. The accumulation of knowledge and cultural capital.

  3. The accumulation of social connections and networks.

  4. The accumulation of physical beauty and attractiveness.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Physical capital is a term used by Bourdieu to refer to the accumulation of physical beauty and attractiveness. He argues that physical capital is a form of power that can be used to gain access to social and economic resources.

How does Bourdieu argue that physical capital is related to beauty?

  1. Physical capital shapes our perceptions of beauty.

  2. Physical capital shapes our preferences for beauty.

  3. Physical capital shapes our practices of beauty.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that physical capital shapes our perceptions of beauty, our preferences for beauty, and our practices of beauty. He argues that physical capital is a powerful force that shapes our lives in many ways, and that beauty is one of the many things that is shaped by physical capital.

What is the concept of "symbolic violence"?

  1. The use of physical force to impose one's will on others.

  2. The use of economic power to impose one's will on others.

  3. The use of social power to impose one's will on others.

  4. The use of cultural power to impose one's will on others.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Symbolic violence is a term used by Bourdieu to refer to the use of cultural power to impose one's will on others. He argues that symbolic violence is a powerful force that shapes our lives in many ways, and that beauty is one of the many things that is shaped by symbolic violence.

How does Bourdieu argue that symbolic violence is related to beauty?

  1. Symbolic violence shapes our perceptions of beauty.

  2. Symbolic violence shapes our preferences for beauty.

  3. Symbolic violence shapes our practices of beauty.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that symbolic violence shapes our perceptions of beauty, our preferences for beauty, and our practices of beauty. He argues that symbolic violence is a powerful force that shapes our lives in many ways, and that beauty is one of the many things that is shaped by symbolic violence.

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