Women lack working-class consciousness because they have rarely been on the front lines of labor.

It is argued that women lack working-class consciousness because they have traditionally not been on the 'front line' of hard labor, contrasting this with a generalized aspiration toward 'high society.'

The debate regarding working-class consciousness has taken on a particular turn by suggesting that women, in many cases, have not fully developed it. The reason cited is their lesser historical presence in the hardest and most exposed jobs—the true 'front line' where this collective identity is forged. It is argued that this absence has led to a disconnection from the traditional struggles and demands of the working class.

## The Desire for Advancement

The current society seems to have undergone a mutation in its collective aspiration. According to this view, gone are the times when happiness was found in family stability and humble work. Now, the generalized ambition is to 'ascend,' to attain a status of 'high society,' to be like 'princesses' or 'lords.' This desire for social advancement, far from being based on intrinsic dignity or personal effort, is associated with the possession of 'money' and 'glamour,' which can paradoxically lead to a loss of one's class identity and descent into what is termed 'chonismo.'

## The Loss of Working-Class Identity

The criticism extends to the current perception of the working class. It is suggested that the 'New Left' has adopted the pose of a laborer, a mimicry ('falsete') of working-class identity, in order to gain benefits similar to those enjoyed by the elites. This attitude is reflected in the aspiration for a comfortable lifestyle, symbolized by having a 'house of high ceiling,' perpetuating a cycle where the children of those who worked hard now view themselves as belonging to the upper class, without having experienced the same difficulties.
The underlying message is that this pursuit of privileges without prior sacrifice dilutes the essence of the working class.

## Dignity and Social Perception

Those who hold this perspective often feel misunderstood, accused of envy. However, their central argument revolves around dignity. They perceive that they are being told they lack it, while others—whom they consider superficial or even 'slow'—acquire it without merit. This dynamic, far from being a simple complaint, is presented as a critique of how society redefines value and status, diluting class consciousness in favor of an illusion of prosperity and distinction.