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  1. 1. Philanthropy and Political Influence: A case study on the link between symbolic capital, political access and public perception of Bill Gates

    Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Författare :Yannick Schwarz; [2016]
    Nyckelord :philanthropy; Bill Gates; Bourdieu; symbolic capital; political inequality; awards; Social Sciences;

    Sammanfattning : The influence wielded through private philanthropy has made a comeback to the academic and public discussion, as large foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) invest increasing amounts of money in national and international development efforts. This thesis researches one aspect of philanthropy that has received little attention in the debate on its implications for political equality: Firstly, the link of philanthropy and the accumulation of symbolic capital; and secondly, the resulting political influence of philanthropists. LÄS MER