Trajectories of middle-class belonging : The dynamics of place attachment and classed identities

Benson, M. (2014) Trajectories of middle-class belonging : The dynamics of place attachment and classed identities. Urban Studies, 51 (14). pp. 3097-3112. ISSN 0042-0980

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Abstract

This paper examines the processes by which middle-class belonging is generated, through the exploration of social and spatial trajectories in narratives of residential choice and mobility. It is based on an understanding of residential choice as indicative and constitutive of social mobilities. In particular the paper builds on the discussion of the match between habitus and field that lies at the root of the notions of middle-class belonging and place attachments to draw attention not only to the conditions under which ‘fit’ is possible, but also acknowledge that belonging is a dynamic process, generated and maintained through residence that feeds back into understandings of classed identities. This paper argues that residential space is not just appropriated to reflect pre-existing tastes and lifestyles, but may also contribute in the transformation of habitus to fit to particular neighbourhoods and ways of living.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Urban Studies
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? londonmiddle classesprocesses of belongingresidential choiceresidential trajectoriesenvironmental science (miscellaneous)urban studies ??
ID Code:
156184
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Deposited On:
16 Jun 2021 09:18
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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15 Jul 2024 21:44