Quote from: Education Topic

The point of my work is to show that culture and education aren't simply hobbies or minor influences. They are hugely important in the affirmation of differences between groups and social classes and in the reproduction of those differences.


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Author Bio


  • NamePierre Bourdieu
  • DescriptionFrench sociologist, anthropologist, and philosopher
  • AliasesPierre Felix Bourdieu; Practice
  • BornAugust 1, 1930
  • DiedJanuary 23, 2002
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Sociologist; Anthropologist; Publisher; Essayist; Writer
  • AwardsCNRS Gold Medal