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Book Synopsis: Masculine domination is so anchored in our social practices and our unconscious that we hardly perceive it; it is so much in line with our expectations that we find it difficult to call into question. Pierre Bourdieu’s analysis of Kabyle society provides instruments to help us understand the most concealed aspects of the relations between the sexes in our own societies, and to break the bonds of deceptive familiarity that tie us to our own tradition. Bourdieu analyzes masculine domination as a prime example of symbolic violence—the kind of gentle, invisible, pervasive violence exercised through the everyday practices of social life. To understand this form of domination, we must also analyze the social mechanisms and institutions—family, school, church, and state—that transform history into nature and eternalize the arbitrary. Only in this way can we open up the possibilities for a kind of political action that can put history in motion again by neutralizing the mechanisms that have naturalized and dehistoricized the relations between the sexes. This new book by Pierre Bourdieu—which has been a bestseller in France—will be essential reading for anyone concerned with questions of gender and sexuality and with the structures that shape our social, political, and personal lives.
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Are you ready to challenge the norms and break free from the chains of masculine domination? Introducing Pierre Bourdieu's groundbreaking analysis of Kabyle society and its profound implications for our own understanding of gender relations. This thought-provoking book provides invaluable instruments to unravel the hidden aspects of our social practices and the unconscious biases we've come to accept as the norm.
Uncover the insidious webs of symbolic violence that underpin our everyday lives. Bourdieu's exploration of masculine domination sheds light on the subtle yet pervasive ways in which power is exerted through social interactions. By decoding these mechanisms, we can unravel the bonds of deceptive familiarity, paving the way for a deeper understanding of our own traditions.
Delve into the social mechanisms and institutions that perpetuate this cycle, from the family unit to the education system and the religious institutions. Bourdieu exposes how history is transformed into nature, perpetuating arbitrary power structures. But our journey doesn't end there. Armed with knowledge, we can neutralize these mechanisms and breathe life into history once more.
Experience the groundbreaking insights that have captivated readers in France and sparked powerful conversations. This bestseller will revolutionize your perception of gender and sexuality, empowering you to question and challenge the structures that shape our social, political, and personal lives.
Take the first step towards emancipation and join the conversation today.
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