Hanley, Lynsey
Respectable: Crossing the Class Divide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141040615
- author:
- Hanley, Lynsey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PENGUIN GROUP
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 5.3 x 0.6 x 7.8 inches
- Genre:
- Education Economic Sociology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lynsey Hanley's memoir offers a personal and thought-provoking exploration of class divides in contemporary Britain.
Born into the 'respectable working class', Hanley recounts her journey as she navigates the complexities of social mobility, revealing what it means to cross class boundaries and how these divisions affect us all today.
This honest and moving account is based on Hanley's own experiences, shedding light on the personal costs and challenges of trying to bridge the gap between different socio-economic backgrounds.