Class by Stephanie Land
A Memoir of Motherhood, Risk, and Moving On
A candid memoir about a single mother who navigates the precarious world of low-wage work while trying to keep her child housed, fed, and cared for; she chronicles years spent cleaning houses, relying on food stamps and temporary assistance, attending community college, and confronting the shame, bureaucracy, and social distance that reinforce class divisions. The narrative exposes how systemic barriers, unstable schedules, and stigma make upward mobility difficult despite hard work and ambition, offering a personal critique of meritocracy and a plea for dignity and policy change.
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- 2023
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