Race and Employment Practices in Northeast Brazil’s Ecotourism Industry: An Analysis of Cultural Capital, Symbolic Capital, and Symbolic Power

The purpose of this research is to understand and explain the discourse and practice of commodifying the usada Bali and negotiating the balian atmosphere in relation to economic interests. The method used is critical ethnography with qualitative analysis. This study found that the practice of commodifying usada Bali by balian was done by manipulating cultural capital, symbolic capital, and economic capital in the domains and dynamics of the habitus of usada Bali treatment to achieve economic goals. In medical practice, the balian people conduct negotiations in the gymnasium as a professional code of ethics in the midst of increasingly tighter competition in medical services. The findings of this study reflect the occurrence of mutual transformation in the practice of Balinese usada medicine due to the hegemony of modernity.

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Insecure positions, heteronomous autonomy and tourism-cultural capital: A Bourdieusian reading of tour guides on BBC Worldwide’s Doctor Who Experience Walking Tour

Tourist Studies ◽

10.1177/1468797616680851 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 426-442

Author(s):

Ross Garner

Keyword(s):

Cultural Capital ◽

Empirical Data ◽

Symbolic Capital ◽

Doctor Who ◽

Tour Guide ◽

Institutional Level ◽

Tour Guides ◽

Walking Tour ◽

Cardiff Bay ◽

Tour Guiding

This article contributes towards debates concerning media tourism and tour guiding by using Pierre Bourdieu’s arguments regarding field and capital to analyse performed tour guide identities on BBC Worldwide’s Doctor Who Experience Walking Tour in Cardiff Bay. The article pursues three core arguments: first, a Bourdieusian framework provides an enhanced understanding of the insecure positions that tour guides occupy in what is referred to throughout as the tourism field; second, the divergent pulls between heteronomous and autonomous poles which position tour guides are magnified in officially-located media tours because of the presence of branding and theming discourses; third, drawing upon empirical data from the Doctor Who tour, the symbolic capital of official guides involves demonstrations of what is named tourism-cultural capital, but such displays do not result in an increase in individualised status as any accrued capital transfers to the institutional level.

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Research on translation review in China from the perspective of Bourdieu’s Sociology

FORUM ◽

10.1075/forum.14.2.03jun ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 211-238

Author(s):

Jun Wen ◽

Shaojing Wang ◽

Wenhe Zhang

Keyword(s):

Cultural Capital ◽

Social Practice ◽

Sociological Theory ◽

Translation Studies ◽

Symbolic Capital ◽

Theory Of Practice ◽

The Future ◽

Made In

Abstract Translation review, as book review on translated works, aims to introduce, recommend and review translated works. In China, while great achievements were made in translation criticism since the 1990s, translation review was quantitatively understudied in translation studies, though it is, as a social practice, more practical and enjoys wider readership. Based on Bourdieu’s sociological theory of practice, namely, field, capital and habitus, this paper examines translation reviews in China Reading Weekly from 2010 to 2014 and argues that China fails to establish a translation field of its own, and translation review in China is subject to the multiple influences of the economic and cultural capital of the country, the symbolic capital of translators and reviewers, and the cultural capital and habitus of reviewers. The paper also puts forward some suggestions for the development of translation review in the future.

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Stepping-up: ‘Urban’ and ‘queer’ cultural capital in LGBT and queer communities in Kansai, Japan

Sexualities ◽

10.1177/1363460718795835 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 666-682

Author(s):

Jane Wallace

Keyword(s):

Cultural Capital ◽

Detailed Analysis ◽

Symbolic Capital ◽

Ethnographic Fieldwork ◽

Sexuality And Gender ◽

Ethnographic Data ◽

Hierarchical Nature ◽

Queer Communities ◽

And Gender ◽

Successful Transfer

This article argues that the Bourdieusian concepts of field, habitus and cultural capital open up theoretical space in which to analyse the hierarchical nature of LGBT and queer communities living in the Kansai region of Japan. Drawing upon data collected during ethnographic fieldwork, this article will show how ‘urban’ and ‘queer’ forms of LGBT-activist practice acted as a kind of cultural capital (in the form of symbolic capital) within the groups studied. The possession of and ability to engage in specific ways with these cultural capitals determined the respondents’ positions in the field. However, access is not universal, and is determined by context. Furthermore, the processes involved in a renegotiation of an individual’s position in the field can bring multiple habitus into contact, resulting not only in instances of successful transfer, but also tension and rupture. This article provides an original and timely contribution to sexuality and gender studies of Japan, by adding a detailed analysis of the ways in which cultural capital plays out in the field using ethnographic data.

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STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN NILAI-NILAI TOLERANSI DALAM RELASI SOSIAL SUNNI-SYI’AH DI PERKAMPUNGAN CANDI DESA BANJARAN–JEPARA

Islamic Review : Jurnal Riset dan Kajian Keislaman ◽

10.35878/islamicreview.v7i2.143 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 158-173

Author(s):

Fathimatuz Zahra ◽

Muhammad Ghufron

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Cultural Capital ◽

Social Space ◽

Social Relation ◽

Symbolic Capital ◽

Mutual Trust ◽

Dynamic Phenomenon ◽

Mutual Respect ◽

The Creation

Differences are part of dynamic phenomenon of human communities that interact with each other. Because, religion as a source of inspiration for the creation of ethics, justice and sosial life as its main mission. Sunni and Syi’ah as historial facts for muslim in Indonesia. Both mazhab that have contributed in the process of indigenization of Islamic Nusantara. Now, these both mazhab are often bumped in difference. Escalation of conflict between the two increased until burning occurs and expulsion of Syi’ah groups at some places such as Sampang, Madura. This research is portraits occur in the Sunni-Syi’ah social space at Candi village Banjaran, Jepara. Researching dynamic of two communities Sunni-Syi’ah social relation at the Banjaran Village is established in a harmonious interaction, mutual respect in difference, upholding the values of peace and humanity. The result of this research showed the description of the development tolerance of both parties maintain brotherhood ukhuwah Islamiyah, through intercommunity of civic networks cultivation mutual trust in the pattern of negotiation and cooperation patern. As well as develop the power of social capital, cultural capital and symbolic capital in some activities that involve each other.

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Culture at Work: Self-Entrepreneurialism and Earnings Inequality in the United States

10.31235/osf.io/vrktx ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sophie Moullin

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Cultural Capital ◽

Working Life ◽

The United States ◽

Earnings Inequality ◽

Self Concept ◽

Employment Practices ◽

Capital Theory ◽

Self Sufficiency ◽

Working Age

Several social theorists describe a culture of self-entrepreneurialism: a subjectivity in which individuals see themselves as determining their objective economic outcomes or earnings. This culture, it is thought, is institutionalized in contemporary employment practices such that, as in human capital theory, self-entrepreneurialism is widespread among employees, and the more self-entrepreneurial earn more. I contribute a quantitative and comprehensive response to these largely untested claims using survey data from the mid-1990s through mid-2010s, representative of working-age Americans. I find individuals’ self-mastery, self-directedness, focus on self-growth and self-foresight of their future forms one general latent reflective self-concept. As a subjectivity, this self-entrepreneurialism is not associated with self-sufficiency or self-flexibility but is high among Americans regardless of social group. In terms of objective earnings, I find self-entrepreneurialism to be associated with an average earnings premium of up to ten percent of average earnings within occupations. However, self-entrepreneurialism does almost nothing to account for enduring earnings inequality between occupations. Further, over individuals’ working life, there is no association between increasing self-entrepreneurialism and increased earnings. Thus, in line with the theory of cultural capital, but not of human capital, self-entrepreneurialism works materially at work.

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Politics of the Nobility: The Study of Growing Capital Andi in the Mayor`s Election of Palopo 2013-2018

JPPUMA Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Sosial Politik Universitas Medan Area ◽

10.31289/jppuma.v9i1.3412 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Samsul Samsul ◽

Zuli Qodir

Keyword(s):

Political Parties ◽

Cultural Capital ◽

Community Organizations ◽

Symbolic Capital ◽

Economic Capital ◽

Community Leaders ◽

The Social ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of

The purpose of this research is to find out what causes the weakening of the capital of Andi's nobility in Palopo City in the selection of candidates for mayor and what is the role of Andi's nobility in political contestation. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that the capital owned by Andi's aristocracy in Palopo City was. First, the social capital built by Andi's nobility had not been carried out in a structured way from relations with the general public, community leaders, with community organizations, to officials in the bureaucracy and most importantly, Political parties. Second, economic capital is an important thing that used in the Mayor Election contestation in the City of Palopo, Bangsawan Andi figure who escaped as a candidate for mayor does not yet have sufficient capital in terms of funds. Third, the cultural capital owned by Bangsawan Andi, who escaped as a candidate for mayor, still lacked a high bargaining value in political contestation in Palopo City. Fourth, the Symbolic Capital is a capital that sufficiently calculated in the mayor election dispute in Palopo City, namely the title of nobility obtained from the blood of the descendants of the Luwu kings, only it must be accompanied by other capital to elected in political contestation.

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Seasonal migration and symbolic power: The case of Muslim Meskhetians from Nasakirali

Nationalities Papers ◽

10.1080/00905992.2017.1364232 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (5) ◽

pp. 861-876

Author(s):

Mariam Darchiashvili

Keyword(s):

Socialist Country ◽

Symbolic Capital ◽

Seasonal Migration ◽

Symbolic Power ◽

Cultural Economic ◽

Soviet Government ◽

Viable Solution ◽

Majority Population ◽

Economic Practices ◽

The Village

The repatriation and inclusion of Muslim Meskhetians, forcefully displaced by the Soviet government from Georgia to Central Asia during the 1940s, is still ongoing. In 1977, some Meskhetian families settled in the village of Nasakirali in western Georgia. The Soviet Georgian government built houses for the repatriates in a separate district, referred to as the “Island.” The location acquired a symbolic meaning for Meskhetians. After 40 years of repatriation, Meskhetians still remain “islanders:” isolated from the majority population, speaking a different language, practicing a different religion, and facing different employment opportunities. This study explores the coping mechanisms used by Muslim Meskhetians to sustain themselves and their families and improve their social conditions in a strictly Christian post-socialist country where “Islam is taken as a historical other.” The study primarily asks how employment/seasonal migration in Turkey changed the lives of Meskhetians by adapting their social, cultural, economic, and symbolic capital and became the only viable solution for overcoming social marginalization. The study explores how informality allows social mobility, changes gender attitudes, and helps “islanders” reach the “mainland” by becoming“Halal”—truthful and reliable. The study applies Pierre Bourdieu's concepts of “capital” and “symbolic power” for understanding Meskhetians' informal economic practices.

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My Body is a Testimony: Appearance, Health, and Sin in an Evangelical Weight-loss Program

Social Compass ◽

10.1177/0037768609338760 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 56 (3) ◽

pp. 405-418 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Lynne Gerber

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Cultural Capital ◽

Cultural Context ◽

The United States ◽

Weight Loss Program ◽

Symbolic Power ◽

Cultural Participation ◽

Task Motivation ◽

Critical Areas ◽

Weight Loss Programs

Christian weight loss programs in the United States are significant sites of evangelical negotiation between cultural distinction and cultural participation. First Place, a Christian weight loss program sponsored in churches across the country, both appropriates dominant American concerns about health and fears of obesity, and reinscribes them in a cultural context that gives religious meaning to this seemingly worldly pursuit. The author, basing herself on qualitative research, examines three critical areas in which First Place distinguishes itself from its secular counterparts and renders weight loss a spiritually significant task: motivation for weight loss, the problem of physical appearance, and the question of sin. The author argues that First Place is an example of both evangelical submission to and cultivation of cultural capital and symbolic power.

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BISNIS SENI KERAJINAN PERAK

KRITIS ◽

10.24246/kritis.v25i1p71-96 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 71-96

Author(s):

Yerik Afrianto Singgalen ◽

Titi Susilowati Prabawa

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Cultural Capital ◽

Social Stratification ◽

Symbolic Capital ◽

Economic Capital ◽

Cultural Economic ◽

Migrant Populations ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

Local Residents ◽

The Difference

The silver handicrafts industry in the Celuk Village is growing rapidly along with the development of Bali's tourism sector. The number of tourists visiting Bali has increased from time to time and it affects the increase of souvenir purchases number, including silver-crafts. Celuk Viillage is a traditional Balinese village that has changed into a tourist attraction with its trademark in the form of gold and especially, silver. The sustainability of the silver handicraft industry in Celuk Village is supported by the harmony of the collaboration between entrepreneurs and craftsmen in running the business. This research found that the Celuk Village silver handicrafts industry shows ability to develop and maintains its business, also to face many different challenges. The entrepreneurs and craftsmen in Celuk Village not only from local residents but also include migrants from outside Bali. This paper describes the habitus, realm, capital (social, cultural, economic and symbolic capital) and practice through Pierre Bourdieu’s perspective. The explanation is based on the empirical experience of local and migrant populations as craftsmen and entrepreneurs when pioneering, developing, and maintaining silver-craft business in Celuk. The research found that different from the locals, who can utilize social capital and cultural capital when pioneering, use economic capital when developing business, then symbolic capital in sustaining business, the access of the migrants to economic capital and symbolic capital is very limited. Therefore migrants use social capital and cultural capital when pioneering, developing and sustaining their business. Regarding to Bourdieu, the difference findings between local and migrants in Celuk Village shows that there is a fight over resources (capital) in the realm, and it forms a new habitus which is differentiation in social stratification between locals as dominant and migrant entrepreneurs as subordinate entrepreneurs.

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