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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.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Damian Hughes
in relation to class bias in media reporting.
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E177 - Matthew Syed: How to think outside the box
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Jimmy the Giant
who read what he had to say about chavs and acknowledged that something he says is good.
Episode 191 - Britain First Ft. Jimmy The Giant
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Owen Jones
as his first book, discussing the demonization of the working class.
Episode 207: Owen Jones
Mentioned by Jimmy as a book that helped him escape the alt-right pipeline by challenging his views on meritocracy and class.
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Victoria Smith
in relation to her book, drawing a comparison in the way marginalized groups are targeted.
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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
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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
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Jimmy the Giant
as a work that introduced him to material factors leading to the creation of the chav underclass.
He Called Me A Grifter... It Didn't Go Well

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