Cruz, Cynthia
The Melancholia of Class: A Manifesto for the Working Class
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912248919
- author:
- Cruz, Cynthia
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Repeater Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 1.8 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Melancholia of Class: A Working-Class World in Crisis Cynthia Cruz explores the complexities of class in a society dominated by the middle class. She examines the consequences of being a working-class individual in a world that often seeks to assimilate and erase these identities. This book is a thought-provoking analysis of the working-class experience, delving into the lives of artists, musicians, and writers who have struggled to maintain their roots in the face of cultural and social pressure. Cruz argues that the choice between assimilation and annihilation is a constant one for working-class individuals, and that this decision can lead to a sense of disconnection and loss of identity. Part memoir, part cultural theory, and part polemic, The Melancholia of Class offers a powerful critique of the social and cultural norms that govern our lives. By examining the experiences of those who have been marginalized and excluded, Cruz sheds light on the ways in which we can resist assimilation and reclaim our working-class heritage.
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