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And we're in the middle of a 'perfect storm.' These days, government social services are being bad-mouthed and defunded. The non-profit world is looking more and more like the for-profit world. The growing gap between rich and poor makes most of us very anxious about where we stand.
Arlie Russell Hochschild
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What this quote means

The quote highlights the challenges faced by society due to diminishing social services and increasing inequality.

Arlie Russell Hochschild addresses the current socio-economic climate, describing it as a 'perfect storm' where governmental support systems are under attack, non-profits are increasingly operating like businesses, and the widening wealth gap intensifies societal anxiety. This reflects a critical moment in which many people feel uncertain about their positions in a rapidly changing world that seems to prioritize profit over welfare.

Themes

InequalitySocial ServicesAnxietyNon-ProfitGovernment

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Example use cases

Discussing socio-economic policies at a community forum.

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