
Jean-Claude Passeron
Jean-Claude Passeron is a French sociologist known for his collaborative work with Pierre Bourdieu, particularly in the fields of education and cultural sociology. He was mentioned in the context of Bourdieu's early career and his joint publications, which laid the groundwork for their influential theories on social reproduction and the cultural capital.
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Jean-Claude Passeron, in collaboration with Pierre Bourdieu, discussed how the school system legitimizes certain cultural capital over others.
Bac : les moyennes élevées sont-elles le seul miroir de la performance scolaire ?Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·
Morocco· 2026-06-23
Jean-Claude Passeron co-authored 'Les Héritiers' with Pierre Bourdieu.
« Bourdieu et Panofsky », d’Etienne Anheim et Paul Pasquali : enquête sur une rencontre fécondeLe Monde·
France· 2025-04-06







