Yes, the striking dockworkers were Luddites. And they won.

The ILA was derided for asking for higher wages and resisting automation. Days later, they took home a 60% raise. On the heels of the screenwriters' victory wrt AI, take note: Luddism can win.

Blood in the Machine

How do you show your social value in a way that’s instantly recognizable?

"The meaning ascribed to race in the nightclub setting was related to perceptions of safety. The bouncers (many of whom are Black or Latino) claimed that letting Black or Latino Americans in might jeopardize safety at the club. However, Rivera says she saw fights between white customers frequently."

A field study by Lauren A. Rivera, 2010: https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/sizing_up_the_nightlife @sociology

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Sizing Up the Nightlife

A study of status distinction

Kellogg Insight