It is of interest to those who are curious to learn more about their community. If we were to believe the mainstream image produced both by mainstream queerness and by the pop culture mainstream, the average queer reader is only interested in fashion, cruises, and the newest lesbian or gay knickknacks. Oh, and fighting for gay marriage. I don't believe that is the sum-total of our interests. I do believe the questions and concerns raised in this book are of broader concern than they might seem at face value, especially in light of our changing economic times.
People think about class all the time.
People are concerned about class when they talk about education and its role, when they talk about inflation and the changing economy. This ethic guides much political conversation, and it is used as a justification for many political changes and career moves. The contributors are mostly writers of one flavor or another. They are qualified because they did the hard work of creating their pieces. Everyone is qualified to talk about class, and if we enjoy writing or want to write, to write about class.