Consumption, Lifestyles and Taste

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What happens when lower class begins to copy?

Upper class turns away from mass

How can taste be understood?

Consumption reflects a social order --> it goes beyond their utilitarian character and commercial value.

What is Habitus (Bourdieu)

It is the "mileu" with collective (un)consciousness.  Bounds a set of attitudes, beliefs and behaviors which belong to a group of people
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What is a closed stratification system

No influence on social poistion --> India

What is an open stratification system?

Class system --> Based on personal achievement and social factors

What is a Socio-economic position?

Placement of persons, families, households and postcode or other aggregates with respect to the capacity to create or consume goods that are valued in out society

What is the goal of working class eating?

Filling

What is the goal of middle class eating?

Self-presentation --> taste development

What I life course perspective?

Acknowledges that one's health status reflects both prior and contemporary conditions, including in utero and childhood effects.

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