Journal of Economy Culture and Society, vol.63, pp.1-16, 2021 (ESCI)
The aim of this study is, first, to find out whether teachers are exposed
to instances of invisible symbolic violence at school, especially in their
relations with school principals, and second, if such violence exists, to
expose the practices which promote it. The methodology used in this
research was that of qualitative phenomenology and nine teachers were
selected to take part using a snowball-sampling method, which is one of
the purposeful sampling methods. In order to collect data semi structured
face to face interviews were conducted. The data were analysed using a
content analysis technique. As a result of the data analysis, two themes
emerged: Symbolic Violence in the School Field and Struggling with
Windmills. The results of the research reveal that teachers are exposed
to instances of symbolic violence due to the power that principals hold
within schools. Our research showed that teachers cannot cope with
these practices, which produce inequality and lead to unquestioning
obedience.