Political homophily in cultural reputational networks

Abstract The cultural field is characterised by constant struggles for recognition, because resource allocation depends on the reputation of actors. Using a logistic regression quadratic assignment procedure (LRQAP), we first identify existence and pattern political homophily in distribution reputation. Then, use interview data to reveal potential mechanisms that underlie association between We construct reputational network an exemplary national elite (Hungary) based peer nominations from survey data. Our analysis shows actors with leftist orientation are more likely recognize achievement those who belong same camp. This also case amongst rightist orientation, but most recognized camp as well. Based our data, argue polarisation contributes through creating institutional interpersonal cleavages. Cleavages maintained symbolic capital gained cluster membership pressure mentality; reinforced governmental policy distributing resources loyalty. findings highlight importance wider social context empirical study