Homo Academicus (8K)

: This is power derived from holding positions of administrative authority, such as serving on recruitment committees or university boards. This capital allows senior faculty to control access to the "academic corps" and maintain the existing social order.

: This is "pure" intellectual prestige earned through research, publications, and peer recognition. It is often held by those on the "fringes" who challenge the status quo. Homo Academicus

Bourdieu defines the university not as a neutral site of knowledge production, but as a —a social space of conflict where agents compete for the monopoly of legitimate authority. In this field, "Homo Academicus" is the archetypal inhabitant whose actions are guided by a subconscious habitus , or a set of internalised dispositions that align with the established norms and hierarchies of the institution. The Varieties of Academic Capital : This is power derived from holding positions

Bourdieu argues that these two forms of capital are often in opposition. Those with high institutional power frequently lack modern scientific prestige, yet they exert significant control over the careers of younger scholars, ensuring a cycle of . The Crisis of May '68 as Case Study It is often held by those on the