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A Marine's Portrait Of Her Body At Extremes

Fresh Air

CHAPTER

The Harsh Truths of the Oil Industry and Modern Masculinity

This chapter explores the perilous conditions faced by roughnecks in the oil industry while critiquing the moral shortcomings of oil companies. It contrasts the glamorous depiction of wealth in pop culture with the authentic struggles of ordinary workers, and delves into modern masculinity and the ethical issues tied to fossil fuel dependence.

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