Social and Cultural Dynamics

Social and Cultural Dynamics is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 17k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the concept of cultural capital, its relation to social class, and its impact on educational outcomes. It delves into Bourdieu's theory of habitus and symbolic power, examining how cultural resources and practices contribute to educational inequality, social mobility, and class distinction. The papers also discuss the role of gender in educational attainment and the dynamics of cultural consumption within different social groups.

• Cultural Capital
• Social Class
• Bourdieu
• Habitus
• Educational Inequality
• Cultural Consumption
• Social Mobility
• Gender and Education
• Symbolic Power
• Class Distinction