Proletarian Culture

Proletarian culture refers to the set of values, practices, and expressions developed and shared by working-class people, often emphasizing solidarity, practicality, and resistance to elite influences. It typically arises from the everyday experiences and struggles of laborers and lower-income groups, shaping their art, music, language, and social norms. Historically associated with communist and socialist movements, this culture seeks to empower workers and challenge bourgeois dominance, highlighting collective identity and common interests. It underscores how working-class communities create their own cultural forms that reflect their realities and aspirations beyond the influence of upper classes.