Bloomsbury International Perspectives on Theorizing Aspirations: Applying Bourdieu's Tools (Social Theory and Methodology in Education Research)

International Perspectives on Theorizing Aspiration offers new insights and guidance for those looking to use Bourdieus tools in an educational context, with a focus on how the tools can be applied to issues of aspiration. Written by an international line-up of contributors from the UK, USA, Australia, South Africa and Spain, the book explores how Bourdieus tools have been applied in recent cutting-edge educational research on a range of issues including migration, ethnicity, class and austerity. The contributors consider how aspiration is theorized in sociology, as well as exploring the structure/agency debates, before recapitulating Bourdieus tools and their applicability in educational contexts. A key question running through the chapters is: how does social theory shape research? Including a glossary of Bourdieusian terms and recommended reading lists, this is essential reading for anyone looking to use Bourdieu in their research and for those working on aspiration in an educational research setting.