What is Symbolic Capital? A la Pierre Bourdieu

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • This is just a brief description of Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of symbolic capital. For a detailed understanding of it, please read:
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Комментарии • 40

  • @ayeshabarque8521
    @ayeshabarque8521 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for always simplifying concepts for both teachers and students of lit and cultural theory.

  • @ode2reading
    @ode2reading Год назад +1

    This explanation was quite comprehensive for me because I was having difficulty grasping the concept. Thank you.

  • @esmewarmuth8780
    @esmewarmuth8780 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for breaking this down! I'm taking a critical theory class but the readings are hard to go into without having any understanding of the concepts, it can be intimidating. This made a lot of sense though, and your examples were helpful. Now I will be able to make meaningful comments in my class's discussion. Thank you again!

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 месяца назад

      You're very welcome! Please explore the channel. I have covered a lot of lit theory subject. You might want to check out my playlist on Terry Eagleton.

  • @raeesaparveen3521
    @raeesaparveen3521 Месяц назад +1

    Wonderful explanation ✨

  • @anumelyk
    @anumelyk 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful and lovely valley behind you Dr Raja 😊

  • @victoriamaxfield5851
    @victoriamaxfield5851 8 месяцев назад +1

    What a great explanation. Bourdieu is so hard to read I needed this.

  • @majidmarazi8720
    @majidmarazi8720 3 года назад +2

    Thanking you sir for all the information and knowledge you are disseminating. I have a request, could you please make a lecture video on Orientalism as a postcolonial theory with relation to the Colonial or orientalist photography.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 года назад +1

      Thank you. I cannot be that specific. There are plenty of videos on the channel on Orientalism and if you read the book, you can very easily apply the insights to photography as well.

  • @bribri3825
    @bribri3825 Год назад +1

    omg yes, my professor made it a bit too simplistic so I didnt understand, but this explanation and examples help alot. Thanks so much! Truly, since I need to know this for my final too haha.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  Год назад +1

      You are welcome. I am glad this was helpful to you!

  • @rimshabhatti3634
    @rimshabhatti3634 5 месяцев назад +1

    Sir can you please confirm that all these forms of capital are explained in his book distinction or just this one??

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. If I mention it then it is in the book but you might want to read the book for further clarification

  • @NaderNabilart
    @NaderNabilart Год назад +1

    3:39 I guess part of that symbolic capital of the expensive oxen can be transformed into economic capital too, lots of societies would spend lots of money for rights of breeding animals with preferable genetic traits.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  Год назад +1

      Thank you. But that necessarily might have not been the reason even though it could be a possibility. The important thing is to have the symbolic claim to owning the best pair of oxen.

    • @NaderNabilart
      @NaderNabilart Год назад +1

      @@masoodraja Totally agree :) It's only one possibility of many, I'm fascinated by the situations where one type of capital can transform into another.
      Other people must believe the pair of oxen are truly the best pair, the oxen might have measurable traits or just a great mythological story to verify this claim. Owning becomes a synonym to monopoly in this situation. But if we can't convince other people of this, it's just a matter of personal taste/opinion. Other pairs of oxen can claim this "best" title too.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  Год назад +1

      @Nader Nabil Yes, the basis of symbolic capital is capital but it’s economism is hidden or, as Bourdieu would say it, misrecognized.

  • @bharathidilipan.t9486
    @bharathidilipan.t9486 3 года назад +1

    Sir any lectures about marx capital. What was marx predictions about automation ?

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 года назад +1

      I don’t have much on Capital but there should be one on the General Intellect which deals with automation.

  • @humanistastv
    @humanistastv Год назад

    You have explained so perfectly well!! Thank you ao much😂

  • @paceacademy6323
    @paceacademy6323 3 года назад +1

    Please recommend any good book for beginners to start Bourdieu.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 года назад

      Thank you. Take a look at the one listed in the description. That happens to be his most widely known books.

  • @aura578
    @aura578 3 года назад +1

    Greetings sir. Is it true that there are no straightforward differences and similarities between postcolonialism and postmodernism but rather intersecting and diverging trajectories? I'm studying the topic of postmodernism and postcolonialism and I'm confused. Could you also list some literary works in the domain of postmodern postcolonial literature please. Your help is greatly appreciated doctor

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 года назад +2

      Thank you. There are obviously differences between the two: a text can be postmodern without being postcolonial and vice versa. The only way you will know the difference is by reading up on both and then making up your mind. There is no simple yes and no answer. I will see if I can record something specifically on it. In the meantime please watch my videos on Postcolonialism and postmodernism and see what comes through.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 года назад +1

      You might also want to watch this webinar: ruclips.net/video/j4dWgAhAiS4/видео.html

    • @aura578
      @aura578 3 года назад

      @@masoodraja thank you so much sir for your help I'll watch the webinar

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 года назад +1

      Here is a brief response to your question: ruclips.net/video/e67-ph6obyU/видео.html

    • @aura578
      @aura578 3 года назад

      @@masoodraja I value the insights you have given me

  • @allaouddinkhan1946
    @allaouddinkhan1946 2 года назад +1

    Sir, can you please recommend some novels which contain symbolic capital and symbolic violence.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. I am sorry I have no such list. Please take a look at what you have read and see if you can explore it through these ideas.

  • @Cyberphunkisms
    @Cyberphunkisms 3 года назад +3

    "The only people who are worth listening to, in today's world of too much noise, are those who are willing to risk their social capital."
    This is my reorientation of Hannah Arendt for the modern times.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 года назад +1

      Reply. Yes, those who risk something. I have done that many times in my life for some causes great and small.