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Pierre Bourdieu was a French sociologist who combined theory and empirical data to solve problems. He developed the ideas of cultural, social, and symbolic capital and explained how they play a major role in society. In addition, he also expanded upon the concepts of habitus, field, and symbolic violence. Bourdieu was a strong opponent of globalization and belived that sociology can be a weapon against oppression and injustice. Furthermore, Bourdieu was strongly against neoliberal capitalism and elitism.

Bourdieu's social theory consisted of both empirical and theoretical contributions. He emphasized how individuals are defined by the amount of capital they possess, which can be economic, cultural, or social in nature. Social class is not necessarily what defines individuals according to Bourdieu. One of Bourdieu's major findings was that the way in which one speaks can play a major role in their social mobility such as a getting a higher paying job or earning a promotion. This includes one's accent and tone. Bourdieu argues that this can lead to social inequalities among people if they are judged based on how well they speak.