A Bourdieusian Approach to Mating Processes

摘要: In this chapter, by reflecting upon the structural dimensions of previously outlined paradigm “mate choice as agency within structures” (MAS) and its core analytical elements, a Bourdieusian conceptualization mating will be developed. The purpose procedure is twofold. potential approach to processes motivated illustrating theoretical conceptual spectrum compared MAS model. At same time, well-defined traditions are used concretize Bourdieu’s somewhat sporadic unsystematic reflections on couple formation. main argument that building blocks – such preferences, utilities, strategies, chance, mate choice, dyadic exchange, markets can conceptualized functions social space. It shown tools ‘social space’, ‘habitus’, ‘practice’ enable both utilization insights model relational generalization concepts. Consequently, in structures characterized an sub-category structuralism.