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Radical Chic, after all, is only radical in Style in its heart it is part of Society and its traditions
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"Radical Chic, after all, is only radical in Style; in its heart it is part of Society and its traditions"

- Tom Wolfe

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This quote by Tom Wolfe is referring to the idea of "Radical Chic", which is a term created by Wolfe himself. It is used to describe the phenomenon of wealthy, upper-class people welcoming extreme political causes and ideologies, frequently as a method to appear fashionable and fashionable. Wolfe is suggesting that while these people might seem radical in their design, their actions are really rooted in standard worths and beliefs. He is suggesting that these people are not truly radical, however rather are just attempting to harmonize the present trends. Eventually, Wolfe is suggesting that Radical Chic is not an authentic form of radicalism, but rather a superficial effort to appear stylish and socially acceptable.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tom Wolfe somewhere between March 2, 1931 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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