The Working Class

Jacobin #42

by Jacobin

He who was previously the money owner now strides in front as capitalist; the possessor of labor power follows as his laborer. The one with an air of importance, smirking, intent on business; the other hesitant, like one who is bringing his own hide to market and has nothing to expect but a hiding.
–  Karl Marx, Capital

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics

128 pages, Magazine

Published August 4, 2021

About the author

Jacobin is a leading voice of the American left, offering socialist perspectives on politics, economics, and culture. The print magazine is released quarterly and reaches over 10,000 subscribers, in addition to a web audience of 600,000 a month.

Reviews

[Brienna Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first Jacobin magazine! Great first place to jump in! Very fitting for a socialist intro — The Working Class!

[Timothy Riley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not one of my favorite issues. Missed the mark on the realities of working class life in the work place and home. Most of the readers are highly educated and removed from the harsh and overwhelming life working for a wage. More Nickel and Dimed and less redundant digressions on how workers are represented or portrayed in media.

[Christopher Reineman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Involved some writing from people who aren’t in the PMC, very nice