NEO-LIBERAL TOUCHES TO THE TOWN: READING LIFE IN ISTANBUL ATAŞEHIR THROUGH BOURDIVIN THEORY
Abstract
After 2000 the neo-liberal policies caused a huge investment in Istanbul. This new entrepreneurial freedom created an irreversible profit arena in construction sector. Ataşehir was one of the high spots with its localization and instant connection to the down town. Soon the contractors started with luxurious branded houses, with gates around them, very secure but also alienated. Before they started, the area was already full with several apartments either constructed by TOKİ, or free contractors and they mostly addressed to middle income class. Now, the whole area seems to have lost its identity, as two different classes try to sustain their daily habits. According to Bourdieu’s field theory, against the dominance of ‘economic capital’, there is always a ‘symbolic capital’ which can make a difference. This study aims to put forth the resistance and quarrel of 2 different classes in the area, their habitus and questions whether a symbolic capital can be superior over an economic power when ‘life’ comes into question.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Review
Authors
Lerzan Aras
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0000-0002-0130-751X
Türkiye
Publication Date
November 12, 2018
Submission Date
May 3, 2018
Acceptance Date
September 19, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 20 Number: 3