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Joan C. Williams, "Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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The Struggles of the White Working Class: Nostalgia and Reality

This chapter explores the struggles of the white working class, emphasizing the decline of stable jobs that once ensured security and benefits. It highlights how economic instability is impacting family dynamics and fostering a desire to return to traditional roles.

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