Shelby has a diverse group of friends who feel disconnected from the American political system. Many of them work at a customer service call center and do not feel that better opportunities are available. They are not involved in politics because they believe that the vote of working-class Americans is overlooked by the upper-class leaders of society. In what historical period does Shelby live?

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Shelby lives in the postmodernity period, characterized by skepticism towards grand narratives and ideologies, including the belief in the effectiveness of political participation and representation. This period also reflects on the disillusionment with traditional institutions and the feeling of alienation among various societal groups.

Shelby Has a Diverse Group of Friends Who Feel Disconnected