Abstract
This article argues that Frye’s theory of leisure as an activity (distinct
from the leisure industry) represents an example of meliorist
thought in relation to culture. Clarifying this view involves contrasting
this conclusion about Frye with the Bourdieuian perspective,
which makes up the content of the second main section. Before
turning to social class, this article considers Frye’s discussion
of leisure and boredom, and his overall view of the values, activities,
historic struggles and class association of three sectors: industry,
politics and leisure.
from the leisure industry) represents an example of meliorist
thought in relation to culture. Clarifying this view involves contrasting
this conclusion about Frye with the Bourdieuian perspective,
which makes up the content of the second main section. Before
turning to social class, this article considers Frye’s discussion
of leisure and boredom, and his overall view of the values, activities,
historic struggles and class association of three sectors: industry,
politics and leisure.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 4 |
| Journal | Akademisk Kvarter |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | Summer 2015 |
| Pages (from-to) | 35-46 |
| ISSN | 1904-0008 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2015 |
Keywords
- Leisure, education, boredom, distraction, meliorism