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Chavs
The Demonization of the Working Class
Book • 2020
In this book, Owen Jones explores how the working class in Britain has been subjected to stereotypes and demonization, particularly through the pejorative term 'chav'.
He argues that this stereotype is used by governments and the media to avoid addressing genuine social and economic problems and to justify widening inequality.
The book delves into the political, social, and economic context that has led to the alienation of working-class communities, including the impact of neoliberal policies and the decline of trade unions.
Jones also critiques the media and political establishment for perpetuating these stereotypes and offers a nuanced portrait of the complexities of working-class life in modern Britain.
He argues that this stereotype is used by governments and the media to avoid addressing genuine social and economic problems and to justify widening inequality.
The book delves into the political, social, and economic context that has led to the alienation of working-class communities, including the impact of neoliberal policies and the decline of trade unions.
Jones also critiques the media and political establishment for perpetuating these stereotypes and offers a nuanced portrait of the complexities of working-class life in modern Britain.
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Mentioned by Jimmy as a book that helped him escape the alt-right pipeline by challenging his views on meritocracy and class.
"The Men Are Not All Right"...Right?
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Mauro Entrialgo al hablar de la obra de Owen Jones sobre la demonización de la clase obrera.
Mauro Entrialgo al hablar de la obra de Owen Jones sobre la demonización de la clase obrera.
Ep. 14 - Malismo, humores y entes integradores con Mauro Entrialgo
Mentioned by Victoria Smith in relation to the stigmatization of marginalized groups and its parallels to the demonization of middle-aged women.
The Demonisation of The Middle-Aged Woman
Mentioned by Victoria Smith in relation to her book, drawing a comparison in the way marginalized groups are targeted.
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