Ascendant and Declining Social Forces in the 2020s: A Comparative Analysis with 19th-Century America

Exploring Historical Parallels, Political Alignments, and the Rise of the "New Angry Class" in the Context of Modern Economic and Social Shifts

The United States in the 2020s is experiencing significant social, economic, and technological transformations, reshaping the fortunes and influence of various social groups. Globalization, digitalization, and shifting demographic patterns have catalyzed the rise of some groups while challenging others, resulting in a new class dynamic where many face existential struggles to maintain relevance and stability. Notably, the expansion of technology-driven industries, demographic changes among immigrant and younger populations, and evolving social norms around marriage, gender, and family structure have elevated certain groups while diminishing others. These changes have fostered new political alignments and identity dynamics, fundamentally altering the nation’s social fabric.