| Distinction (social) |
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In the 60's book, La Distinction , Pierre Bourdieu describes that those in Power define Aesthetic concepts such as " Taste ". Using research, he shows how Social Class tends to determine a person's likes and interests, and how distinctions based on social class get reinforced in daily life. The 2004 book, The Rebel Sell describes distinction as a social Arms Race , in which social Styles are in constant development, and those who do not follow the development become stale. See also David Bowie -the "chameleon of pop", predicting trends and completely adjusting his style and persona |