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“If in previous decades large historic events drew people together and oriented them toward collective action, the recent double trend toward greater choice but less security leads the young to see their lives in more individual terms. Big events collectivize. Little events atomize.”

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Arlie Russell Hochschild
Arlie Russell Hochschild

Arlie Russell Hochschild is a prominent sociologist recognized for her research on emotions, social class, and the family. Her studies have primarily focused on the United States, examining the lives of working-class families and the emotional experiences of individuals. more

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