The real cause of hunger is the powerlessness of the poor to gain access to the resources they need to feed themselves.
Frances Moore LappRead
Hunger is not caused by a scarcity of food but a scarcity of democracy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hunger stems from political and social systems rather than just food shortages.
This quote by Frances Moore Lapp emphasizes that the issue of hunger is deeply rooted in political and social structures, asserting that a lack of democratic engagement and representation contributes to food scarcity. It suggests that true solutions to hunger lie not only in increasing food production but also in fostering an inclusive and equitable society where everyone has a voice and access to resources.
Themes
HungerDemocracyScarcityFoodPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about global food security, one might quote this to highlight the need for systemic change.
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