What object influenced Bourdieu's understanding of social structure?
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The body influenced Bourdieu's understanding of social structure because he saw the body as a site where social and cultural capital are produced and reproduced. He argued that the body is not a natural object, but rather a product of social and cultural forces. For example, he argued that the way we walk, talk, and dress are all influenced by our social class and cultural background.
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