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Consumption and Cultural Capital
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According to Pierre Bourdieu, what is the primary function of consumption?
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To express social identity
💡 Explanation:
Bourdieu argues that consumption is not simply about acquiring goods and services to satisfy needs, but also about using those goods and services to communicate social status and identity.