Paradoxes

Bourdieu stresses the importance in reflexivity while conducting social research. The sociologist must at all times be aware of their own habitus, their position of thought and in life and how bringing this to research will affect the research outcome. According to Bourdieu it is impossible for our objectivity to remain unbiased and unprejudiced due to our preconceived habitus. It is only by maintaining such a continual vigilance that the sociologists can spot themselves in the act of…

Changes in contemporary Australian society, culture and health from world globalising processes:  global capitalism  voluntary and forced migration  multiculturalism  electronic communication and technology  health issues related to social changes 2. Cultural diversity in Australia and the impact on provision of health care:  cultural identity  values and beliefs  cultural sensitivity  cultural safety  changing family forms  alternative healing systems 3. Social constructions of…