Quiz on Pierre Bourdieu's Habitus and Practices

Who was Pierre Bourdieu?

• A British economist

• A French sociologist and philosopher

• A German historian

• An American psychologist

What does the term 'habitus' refer to?

• A form of cultural capital

• The way people perceive, think, and act

• A specific educational system

• A type of social class

How is habitus formed?

• By the influence of social media

• By following societal trends

• Through the accumulation of experiences over time

• Through random choices

What does Bourdieu's concept of practices refer to?

• Economic transactions in society

• The way people act and behave in everyday life

• Theoretical frameworks in sociology

• Cultural norms and values

What influences the formation of habitus?

• Global economic trends

• Technological advancements

• Family upbringing, education, and social class

• Only personal choices

What is the relationship between habitus and social structure?

• Social structures are irrelevant to individual behavior

• Habitus only exists in isolation

• Social structures shape habitus, and habitus can reinforce or challenge these structures

• They are completely independent

What does Bourdieu conclude about our actions?

• They are solely based on individual will

• They are shaped by habitus and social backgrounds

• They are random and unpredictable

• They have no impact on society

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the formation of habitus?

• Education

• Family upbringing

• Personal wealth

• Social class

What is an example of habitus affecting preferences?

• Selecting a favorite color

• Choosing a career path

• Deciding on a place to live

• Different tastes in food and music based on social class

What does Bourdieu's concept of cultural capital refer to?

• Social connections

• Financial resources

• Physical assets

• Knowledge, skills, and education that influence social mobility