working-class identity
Blue-collar cultural belonging
Working-class identity is a sense of self rooted in manual labor, trades, or hourly wage work—and the culture, values, and experiences that come with it.
It often involves pride in practical skills, skepticism of elites, and solidarity with others who work with their hands.
His working-class identity shaped his politics.
The concept appears in discussions of economic anxiety, cultural divides, and whether education or income can erase origins: She never lost her working-class identity despite her success.
- blue-collarManual labor workforce
- hard hatProtective headgear for worksites
- unionJoining into one
- union cardWorker organization ID
- shop stewardElected worker liaison
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