I'm a hard worker and love my work. I have felt pulled toward work. And it's a pull I have ferociously had to counter to make room for my family.
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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.
Interpretation
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
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing socio-economic policies at a community forum.
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