From Metallica to Mozart: Mapping the Cultural Hierarchy of Lifestyle Activities

• Published in: Sociological science Vol. 11; no. 15; pp. 413 - 438
• Main Authors: Jæger, Mads, Larsen, Mikkel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Society for Sociological Science 2024
• Subjects: cultural taste; distinction; hierarchy; inequality; status

Theories of cultural stratification argue that a widely shared cultural hierarchy legitimizes status differences and inequality. Yet, we know little about this hierarchy empirically. To address this limitation, we collected survey data in Denmark and asked respondents to rate the implied social rank...