Arbitrary Quote by Pierre Bourdieu
““Every established order tends to make its own entirely arbitrary system seem entirely natural.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Outline of the Sociology of Knowledge, 1970
Established orders make arbitrary systems appear natural.
In simple terms: Power masks its own rules.
Key Takeaway
Question accepted norms.
Themes
power
social constructs
norms
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- organizational change
- education reform
Key Concepts
hegemony
ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- What systems seem natural to you?
- How can you reveal hidden arbitrariness?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is difficult.
