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Beauty and Class
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In "Beauty and Class," what is the main argument that Bourdieu makes?
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Beauty is a social construct that is shaped by class.
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Bourdieu argues that beauty is not an objective quality, but rather a social construct that is shaped by class. He argues that the dominant class in a society defines what is considered beautiful, and that this definition is used to maintain their power and privilege.