Habitus in the Context of Contemporary Populism: Audio Book by Aya Wat

Description

The book explores how Bourdieu’s concept of habitus  connects with the political and social dynamics that define contemporary populist movements. Habitus refers to the deeply ingrained habits, dispositions, and patterns of thinking, acting, and perceiving the world that individuals and groups acquire through their social positions, experiences, and environments. These dispositions shape how people respond to social, political, and economic phenomena. In the context of populism, habitus helps explain why certain groups are more receptive to populist ideologies and how populist leaders craft appeals that resonate with specific social groups.

The rise of contemporary populism is intricately tied to the habitus of the groups that support it. Populist leaders exploit the deeply ingrained dispositions of their followers, playing on cultural anxieties, economic discontent, and frustrations with political elites. Habitus provides a lens through which we can understand how these leaders connect with their audiences, frame political debates, and reconfigure the boundaries of political identity. While habitus explains why certain groups are drawn to populism, it also highlights the enduring social and cultural divisions that populism both exploits and exacerbates.

Part One: Habitus and Populism: A Brief Overview

Part Two: Habitus and Populist Leadership: The Role of Charisma

Part Three: Habitus, Populism, and Social Divisions

Part Four: The Concept of Habitus in Law and How Habitus Shapes Legal Decisions

Part Five: Legal Case Examples of Habitus

audio book, EN 20 min