Explore: Working Class Writings

theories, the labor aristocracy is the segment of the working class which has better wages and working conditions compared to the broader proletariat, often

the first to apply the proletariat term to the working class created under capitalism, and whose writings were frequently cited by Karl Marx. Marx most

In its simplest manifestation, class struggle refers to the ongoing battle between the rich and poor. In the writings of several leftist, socialist, and

that occupies the lowest possible position in a class hierarchy, below the core body of the working class. This group is usually considered cut off from

and we're winning." Early in the 19th century, the labels "working classes" and "middle classes" were coming into common usage in British society. David

class antagonisms under capitalism—owing in part to its instability and crisis-prone nature—would eventuate the working class's development of class consciousness

highly intelligent, Allison's collection of published writings and addresses examines issues of class and sexuality through the intricate lenses of autobiography

especially dedicated to publishing the work of lesbians, in particular working-class lesbians and lesbians of color. While the founders were all white, Conditions

Marxism posits that the ruling class (the bourgeoisie), who own the means of production, systematically exploit the working class (the proletariat), who must

working class, consciously fighting in its own class interests, and therefore that the task of revolutionary groups is to construct a working class revolutionary