White Working Class by George C. Williams
Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America
A concise analysis of why many white working-class Americans feel alienated by elite institutions and progressive politics, arguing that cultural disrespect and economic precarity drive resentment more than simple bigotry. It examines class-based differences in values around dignity, work, stability, and community, and critiques a narrow meritocratic ideology that sidelines non-elite paths. Drawing on research and real-world examples, it offers practical strategies for employers, educators, and policymakers to rebuild trust—emphasizing respect, predictable livelihoods, and tangible opportunity—and suggests clearer, non-condescending communication to bridge the class divide and reduce polarization.
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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