I ought to elaborate a bit on my simplistic depiction of the inevitable rise of the revolutionary proletariat, according to certain Marxist treatments.
I've really enjoyed these last two posts. A question I have had as to what makes up the working class is why more wage earners be it those writing software programs, in the construction trades, municipal and service workers , and retail workers united in identifying themselves as working class. If you work for wages , even if there is some minor profit sharing scheme or a 401K as part of employment, you still are using the value of your labor as a means of livelihood.
I've really enjoyed these last two posts. A question I have had as to what makes up the working class is why more wage earners be it those writing software programs, in the construction trades, municipal and service workers , and retail workers united in identifying themselves as working class. If you work for wages , even if there is some minor profit sharing scheme or a 401K as part of employment, you still are using the value of your labor as a means of livelihood.
Thanks. I also favor a broad view in economic terms, preferring to be optimistic that more such people will realize their exploitation by the few.