Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right.

"Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right" by Arlie Russell Hochschild is a sociological analysis that explores the reasons behind the rightward turn in economically depressed rural areas. Hochschild focuses on Pikeville, Kentucky, one of the whitest, poorest, and most conservative counties in the country, to understand the shift towards conservatism. She argues that shame plays a significant role in this transformation, as residents blame themselves and feel ashamed when their lives don't meet their expectations. Hochschild also challenges misconceptions about Trump's base, revealing that his most enthusiastic supporters were not necessarily the most economically disadvantaged. This thought-provoking book offers a nuanced assessment of the factors influencing American politics. [Extracted from the article]