Understanding Cultural Non-Participation in an Egalitarian Context (2022) by Riie Heikkilä explores why individuals in high-equality societies (specifically Finland) abstain from "highbrow" cultural activities, such as theater, opera, or museum visits. The book challenges the notion that these individuals are completely passive, revealing they often have active, alternative lifestyles.
The study is based on qualitative interviews with 40 people in Finland whose backgrounds predicted low cultural activity. Understanding Cultural Non-Participation in an ...
Despite the study's focus on an "egalitarian" setting, the research shows that lower education and being outside the labor market still predict lower participation in traditional highbrow culture, maintaining social stratification. Despite the study's focus on an "egalitarian" setting,
Viewing cultural participation as unnecessary or impractical. Resistance: Actively resisting the highbrow cultural canon. The book is part of the Palgrave Studies
The book is part of the Palgrave Studies in Cultural Participation series .
Contrary to some theories, everyday, informal activities often do not substitute for cultural participation; instead, "passive" individuals tend to have low engagement across both types of activities. Background Information:
this research has for cultural policy planners.
Understanding Cultural Non-Participation in an Egalitarian Context (2022) by Riie Heikkilä explores why individuals in high-equality societies (specifically Finland) abstain from "highbrow" cultural activities, such as theater, opera, or museum visits. The book challenges the notion that these individuals are completely passive, revealing they often have active, alternative lifestyles.
The study is based on qualitative interviews with 40 people in Finland whose backgrounds predicted low cultural activity.
Despite the study's focus on an "egalitarian" setting, the research shows that lower education and being outside the labor market still predict lower participation in traditional highbrow culture, maintaining social stratification.
Viewing cultural participation as unnecessary or impractical. Resistance: Actively resisting the highbrow cultural canon.
The book is part of the Palgrave Studies in Cultural Participation series .
Contrary to some theories, everyday, informal activities often do not substitute for cultural participation; instead, "passive" individuals tend to have low engagement across both types of activities. Background Information:
this research has for cultural policy planners.
