Modern Applications of Bourdieu: an Analysis of Black Cultural Capital

Contemporary society benefits from a wealth of knowledge from past thinkers. While this may push forward understanding and innovation in many ways, it also has the potential to exclude new strands of thought and historically marginalized groups. However, established ideologies can also be building grounds for new theories, reflecting evolutions in society’s composition, actions, and social spaces. This is reflected in the formation of Black cultural capital from Bourdieu’s social theory. [SL1] This paper will interrogate Bourdieu’s concept of cultural capital, assessing the necessity of redefinition for contemporary society. I will first explain the nuance and focus of Bourdieu’s original social theory, followed by an explanation of the development of Black[1] cultural capital in three parts: refuge, mediation, and navigation.  <a href="https://solveigdql.medium.com/modern-applications-of-bourdieu-an-analysis-of-black-cultural-capital-a0c055fcc807">Website</a>