There are other ways of finding satisfaction, recipes for human happiness, enjoyment, dignified and meaningful, gratifying life, than increased consumption that increases production.
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This awful concept of underclass is really horrifying. You're not lower class, you are excluded - outside.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the exclusion of certain social classes and the horror it brings to society.
Zygmunt Bauman critiques the notion of an 'underclass' by emphasizing that such a label signifies exclusion rather than just a lower socioeconomic status. This perspective highlights the dehumanizing effects of societal classification, suggesting that those deemed 'excluded' are marginalized and isolated from the rest of society, leading to a deeper understanding of social inequalities.
Themes
ExclusionUnderclassSocietyInequalityMarginalization
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social justice, one might say: 'As Zygmunt Bauman reminds us, this awful concept of underclass is truly horrifying.'
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