![]() ![]() ![]() In the first section of her book, Hochschild attempts to explain a paradox present in Louisiana. It was revealed that while opposition may seem paradoxical, it is actually perfectly logical given the way in which they envision themselves, their declining opportunities in contemporary America and how they’re being displaced by liberal cosmopolitanism. This led her to focus on environmental pollution as a “keyhole issue” through which she could reveal the Great Paradox of why these people are so opposed to government regulation even though it seems like it’s against their own self-interests. She conducted interviews with mostly older white Christians from a region of Louisiana to try to understand this. In contrast, her research focuses on the “deep story” of conservatives that explains why they feel disenfranchised in society and how empathy can help bridge the gap between liberals and conservatives. ![]() This is because liberals often assume that blue states have better economic and political outcomes than red states but still vote for Republicans (this is called the Great Paradox). She noticed that most liberal analyses focus on economics and politics instead of emotions. ![]() 1-Page Summary of Strangers In Their Own Land Overall SummaryĪrlie Russell Hochschild, a well-known sociologist who teaches at the University of California, Berkeley, wrote this book to investigate why people vote for Republican candidates. ![]()
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