Race, Taste, Class and Cars

Cars transmit and modify our identities behind the wheel. As a symbol of independence and freedom, the car projects status, class, taste and, significantly, embeds racialisation. Using fascinating research from drivers, Alam unpicks the ways in which our identity is enhanced and driven.

Masinile ne transmit si ne modifica identitatea la volan. Ca simbol al independentei si libertatii, masina proiecteaza statutul, clasa, gustul si, in mod semnificativ, incorporeaza rasializarea.