Abstract
This paper is concerned with the question of how far it is possible to determine a ‘character’ of a place and of people who live in that place. Considering the
island locations of Orkney and Shetland and their distinct economic, social and cultural background this paper will explore how far geographical context
influences individuals who live and work in these contexts and their dispositions. Key to the discussion will be Bourdieu’s notion of habitus which in simplest
terms is ‘socialised subjectivity’ and offers a framework for understanding how social context becomes part of an individual’s subjectivity.
island locations of Orkney and Shetland and their distinct economic, social and cultural background this paper will explore how far geographical context
influences individuals who live and work in these contexts and their dispositions. Key to the discussion will be Bourdieu’s notion of habitus which in simplest
terms is ‘socialised subjectivity’ and offers a framework for understanding how social context becomes part of an individual’s subjectivity.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 14 Apr 2016 |
| Event | 3rd International St. Magnus Conference: Visualising the North - St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, United Kingdom Duration: 14 Apr 2016 → 16 Apr 2016 https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-enterprise/cultural/institute-for-northern-studies/research/conferences/previous-conferences-/3rd-international-st-magnus-conference-visualising-the-north/ |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd International St. Magnus Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Kirkwall |
| Period | 14/04/16 → 16/04/16 |
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Keywords
- habitus
- place
- Orkney
- Shetland
- Bourdieu