Discussions of class make many Americans uncomfortable. This accessible book makes class visible in everyday life. Solely identifying political and economic inequalities between classes offers an incomplete picture of class dynamics in America, and may not connect with people's lived experiences. In Reading Classes, Barbara Jensen explores the anguish caused by class in our society, identifying classism or anti working class prejudice as a central factor in the reproduction of inequality in America. Giving voice to the experiences and inner lives of working-class people, Jensen a...

Discussions of class make many Americans uncomfortable. This accessible book makes class visible in everyday life. Solely identifying political and economic inequalities between classes offers an incomplete picture of class dynamics in America, and may not connect with people's lived experiences. In Reading Classes, Barbara Jensen explores the anguish caused by class in our society, identifying classism or anti working class prejudice as a central factor in the reproduction of inequality in America. Giving voice to the experiences and inner lives of working-class people, Jensen a...