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Philosophy

Habitus as a Bridge Between Structure and Agency

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Bourdieu called habitus a 'structured and structuring structure' — it is shaped by past social conditions, yet actively shapes our present choices and perceptions.

Why this is interesting

Why do you sometimes feel like you're 'being yourself' when you follow the unwritten rules of your social group? What if those choices are not as free as they feel?