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The space of social classes in Brazil

Abstract

This paper aims at reconstructing the space of social classes in Brazil. Its main theoretical reference is based on class studies influenced by a bourdieusian perspective, although it also attempts at incorporating insights from Marxian and Weberian class theories. The data used are part of a survey called Dimensions of Social Inequality, which contains a sample of over eight thousand households. The method of analysis combines multiple correspondence analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis.

Keywords:
Social space; Social class; Capital; Inequality; Social mobility

Departamento de Sociologia da Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas da Universidade de São Paulo Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto, 315, 05508-010, São Paulo - SP, Brasil - São Paulo - SP - Brazil
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