Reckwitz is known for his influential contributions to cultural sociology and social theory in contemporary Germany. His work bridges classical sociological theory with post-structuralist and practice-theoretical approaches. In The Society of Singularities (2017), he argues that late modern society is characterized by a shift from standardization to the valorization of uniqueness across cultural, economic, and personal spheres. Reckwitz has also explored the dynamics of the “creative class,” the transformation of the middle class, and the logic of cultural capitalism. His analyses offer critical insights into social inequality, digitalization, and the cultural dimensions of neoliberalism. He is often discussed alongside theorists such as Pierre Bourdieu and Michel Foucault.
