Arts & Culture
The Sociology of Taste and Cultural Omnivorousness in Modern Consumption
Quick fact
Since the late 20th century, high-status individuals in Western societies are increasingly cultural omnivores—they enjoy both opera and rock, avant-garde cinema and blockbuster series—while low-status groups remain more restricted in their tastes. This trend has been shown in studies of music, food, and television consumption.
Why this is interesting
You might think your taste in music, food, and TV is simply about what you like—but what if your playlist and your Netflix queue are actually quiet signals of your social class?