Gregory Mantsios Case
Researching has always been difficult and frustrating. I went on the Fresno States library page to look for some sources but it took me a long time to find some that kinda went with my topic. It was hard to receive a result that talked about exactly what I was looking for. Many of the results were a bit off topic and did not deal with American problems. They were about novels or about other countries. However I did manage to find two sources that mostly present my theme. My first source talks about the meaning of “patience” between different classes and differences of social class. It talks about how each class is treating differently and how each has its own customs. The other article shows the history and workings of the working class. I couldnt find the perfect sources but I feel that these could lead me in the right direction.
In “Class in America” by Gregory Mantsios, the workings of economical classes in America are discussed. People in America dont talk about class because they refrain from classifying each other through classes. Americans “refer to their race, ethnic group, or geographic location.” Americans are afraid to distinguish one another through economical means. Its not that they arent aware of these differences but that class is not a sociable subject converse over. Mantsios describes 4 myths about class in America. For example: class is of no significance in America, we are all middle class, we are all getting richer, and everyone has an equal chance to succeed.
In reality, however, we realize that these are ALL myths or lies. America does struggle with its social class system and the gap between rich and poor is growing everyday. Mantsios shows the wide range of class in America. The rich only make about one percent but make a third of the money gross. There are extreme differences in the lifestyles if each class. Lastly, not everyone is able to succeed