Psychology
The Sociology of Taste and Distinction in Consumer Culture
Quick fact
In his book 'Distinction', Pierre Bourdieu revealed that musical taste is one of the most reliable indicators of social class, even more so than income or education, because it is a form of 'cultural capital' acquired primarily through family upbringing and schooling.
Why this is interesting
You might think your favorite music or food is a purely personal choice, but your 'individual' preferences actually reveal a hidden social pattern—one that often reinforces class boundaries.