The real fight is about what should be in the marketplace and what should not. Should education be a marketable commodity? Should healthcare?
Susan GeorgeRead
Having enough to eat, being able to educate your children, have reasonably stable employment, and being able to live in a society which isn't collapsing around you-all of these things have been generally eroded.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the challenges faced by individuals in securing basic needs and stability in a deteriorating society.
Susan George points out that vital elements contributing to a person's quality of life—such as access to food, education for children, stable employment, and a harmonious society—are increasingly under threat. The erosion of these foundations can lead to greater social instability and inequality, raising concerns about the future well-being of communities.
Themes
EducationEmploymentSocietyStabilityNeeds
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for social reform.
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