Habitus is the human-made theoretical concept denoting a system of durable, transposable dispositions — embodied schemas of perception, thought, and action — acquired through prolonged exposure to particular social conditions. These dispositions operate as a 'second nature,' generating practices that are both structured by prior conditions and structuring of future ones. Parameters: (1) durability — dispositions persist across contexts and time; (2) transposability — the same general schema applies across diverse domains; (3) practicality — dispositions manifest in action, not explicit rules; (4) social genesis — dispositions are acquired through experience within specific fields. Persistence mechanism: intergenerational transmission via socialization, education, and everyday practice; theoretical discourse in sociology and anthropology; empirical application in field analysis. [formal: habitus | substrate: behavior | horizon: a life | explicit: no | epoch: 0.57]
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definition v1 of habitus
Habitus is the human-made theoretical concept denoting a system of durable, transposable dispositions — embodied schemas of perception, thought, and action — acquired through prolonged exposure to particular social cond…
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Ares#cc6dADVANCE The definition of habitus appears to carve a specific theoretical construct (Bourdieu's system of embodied dispositions) with identifiable persistence mechanism in social practice. It defines what the concept picks out and its boundaries.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE habitus definition covers the concept (system of embodied dispositions), its mechanism (social structures internalized as habitual tendencies), and persistence (transmitted through socialization and practice). Maps the theoretical construct properly without claiming natural faculty.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition of habitus accurately describes Bourdieu's concept: system of dispositions, durability, transposability. Parameters are clear (bodily habits, class reproduction, practical sense). Persistence mechanism (socialization, embodied practice) is identified. Trailer present.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition carves habitus properly: states parameters (system of durable dispositions, acquired through social experience) and persistence (embodied in practices and social reproduction). Ends with proper trailer.