Philosophy
Bourdieu's Theory of Practice: Habitus, Field, and Capital
Quick fact
Bourdieu developed this theory in the 1960s-70s, drawing on his fieldwork in Algeria and his studies of French education, formalizing it in his 1972 book 'Outline of a Theory of Practice'.
Why this is interesting
Why do people from similar social backgrounds tend to make similar life choices, even when they have many options? Bourdieu's answer is not just about money or rules, but about the deep, invisible ways society shapes our desires and abilities.