Distinctions and Theoretical Approaches Regarding Erotic, Sexual, and Bodily Capital in Social Mobility

Corina Ioana Benga
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Corina Ioana Benga: Department of Sociology, National School of Political Studies and Administration (ROMANIA)

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 8, 1377-1384

Abstract: The article explores the concepts of erotic, sexual, and bodily capital, examining their role in social mobility and how they are shaped by historical, sociological contexts, and media representations. The concept of erotic capital (Catherine Hakim) combines attributes such as beauty, sexual attractiveness, social grace, and sexuality, functioning similarly to other forms of capital theorized by Bourdieu. In contrast, sexual capital focuses more closely on sexual desirability, while bodily capital includes general physical attributes such as vitality and physical fitness. These forms of capital are socially constructed and vary depending on historical and cultural contexts. The article analyzes the historical evolution of erotic and bodily capital, from the values of ancient societies that linked beauty to moral virtue to the norms of the Renaissance and industrialization that transformed perceptions of the body and attractiveness. In the modern era, media and the digital revolution have amplified these dynamics, promoting and commercializing visual standards of beauty.

Date: 2024
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