[lbo-talk] Lee's Garage

[Jim Devine]

is it  arguing over the meaning of words (in this case, "class") worth
any time? I thought that Wright's formulation that the "new middle
layers" were in a contradictory class location made a lot of sense and
got us away from arguing over meanings.

On 2/17/06, Doug Henwood <dhenwood at panix.com> wrote:
> Bill Bartlett wrote:
>
> >At 11:32 AM -0500 17/2/06, Doug Henwood wrote:
> >
> >>And don't forget that this manager probably treats his (and it's
> >>probably a man) subordinates like Scott treats him. That's one
> >>difference between the pure working class and the mid-level manager
> >>- a contradictory class position.
> >
> >Its is a difference, but not a class difference.
>
> Why not? If class is about power, it sure seems like one to me. A
> Wal-Mart store manager can determine the hours and earnings of
> workers and decide on promotions. Of course he's subject to the same
> kind of control from those above him, but having any power over
> others is very different from being an hourly worker who just takes
> orders.
>
> Doug
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