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The article discusses the changing economic landscape in the Midwest over the past 40 years, highlighting how the status of white men without a college degree has declined compared to other groups. In the past, factory foremen were well-paid and held high status, but now they earn less relative to the average American worker. This shift has led to frustration among this demographic, as they see other professions like financial analysts and computer programmers gaining more rewards and status in the economy. [Extracted from the article] |