A Bourdieusian analysis of cultural reproduction: socialisation and the 'hidden curriculum' in professional football

Christopher J. Cushion, Robyn L. Jones

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

124 Citations (Scopus)
1 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

This article draws on the theoretical concepts of Pierre Bourdieu to provide an explanatory account of how socialisation and the hidden curriculum within coaching practice contribute toward the formation of social identities and powerful schemes of internalised dispositions. Drawing on a 10 month ethnography within professional football, the research found that day-to-day practice was ideologically laden and served the production, reproduction and incorporation of socialised agents into the prevailing 'legitimate' culture. The legitimacies embodied included respect for authority, hierarchical awareness, control, obedience, collectivity, work ethic and winning.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)276-298
Number of pages23
JournalSport, Education and Society
Volume19
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Mar 2012

Keywords

  • Bourdieu
  • Coaching
  • Hidden curriculum
  • Reproduction
  • Socialisation

Cite this