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The Bane of the Blue Collar

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Cultural Divides: Blue-Collar vs. College-Educated

This chapter examines the cultural and economic rifts between blue-collar workers and the college-educated, exploring differing values such as self-discipline versus self-development. It highlights perceptions of condescension and authenticity in working-class culture, alongside class distinctions shaped by sophistication and societal shifts in cultural appreciation.

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