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I think lower wages have made men much less marriageable…

“I think lower wages have made men much less marriageable than they were before. It's not just like your job goes to hell. Your marriage goes to hell. You don't know your children anymore. Your children have a higher chance of being screwed up.” quote by Angus Deaton
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“I think lower wages have made men much less marriageable than they were before. It's not just like your job goes to hell. Your marriage goes to hell. You don't know your children anymore. Your children have a higher chance of being screwed up.”

Angus Deaton

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Links low wages to broader social and familial decline.

In simple terms: Low pay harms families.

Key Takeaway

Address wage inequality.

Themes

economics family social stability

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

social commentary economic

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community support
  • family counseling
  • education programs

Key Concepts

sociology public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could improve wages?
  • How can families cope with economic stress?
A Different Perspective

Complex causes beyond wages also affect families.

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