question of class, A

question of class, A

By Duane Carr

Book Description

In A Question of Class, Duane Carr examines the deeply rooted social dynamics that have shaped perceptions of working-class Southerners throughout American history. This thoughtful exploration reveals how economic and cultural forces created lasting stereotypes that continue to influence both how others view this population and how they see themselves.

Carr traces the evolution of these perceptions through Southern literature, showing how writers from different eras have portrayed working-class communities. From antebellum authors who viewed these groups as disruptive to the established order, to post-Civil War writers who recognized their unrealized potential and called for greater compassion, the narrative reveals shifting attitudes across generations. The author also examines how modern writers initially returned to earlier prejudices before contemporary voices began advocating for more inclusive and democratic perspectives.

Through historical and sociological analysis, this work illuminates the complex factors that contributed to economic hardship and social marginalization. Carr investigates not only the external circumstances that created these conditions but also how internalized stereotypes became barriers to advancement and self-acceptance.

For readers interested in understanding social justice, personal empowerment, and the journey toward authentic self-worth, this book offers valuable insights into how societal labels can limit human potential and what it takes to transcend limiting beliefs about identity and possibility.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)

📄 Length: 188 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Literature and society--southern states
  • ✓ Explore 813.009/353
  • ✓ Explore Ps261.c37 1996
  • ✓ Understand psychological principles
  • ✓ Explore Stereotypes (Social psychology) in literature
  • ✓ Explore Working class whites in literature
  • ✓ Explore Social classes in literature
  • ✓ Explore American fiction

Topics Covered

Literature and society--southern states 813.009/353 Ps261.c37 1996 Stereotype (Psychology) in literature Stereotypes (Social psychology) in literature Working class whites in literature Social classes in literature American fiction American fiction--history and criticism Rednecks American fiction--southern states--history and criticism Literature and society In literature Rednecks--southern states Southern states, in literature Poor in literature Working class white people in literature History and criticism

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