Michael Thompson, Richard Ellis, and Aaron Wildavsky, authors of the book Cultural Theory believe there are four political cultures. The elitists, the individuals, the egalitarians, and the fatalists are all discussed. I did not quite understand what this meant until they made the comparison with elitists wearing uniforms, individuals wearing suits, egalitarians blue jeans, and fatalists shopping at a thrift store. I do agree with the message Wildavsky is sending, however, it raises questions about classes and if we are born into certain social means are we doomed? If someone is born into a family that can not afford to send them to college, which means they probably will not find a great job, I mean maybe they will, but likely not are they doomed to be fatalists forever? It is depressing to know that before you are born you are automatically classified like a book in a library. Speaking of books don't judge one by its cover. Another question I had is are we talking about social issues only in America or other countries? I bet they don't have these issues in France.
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