They are imported by companies, controlled as serfs…
“They are imported by companies, controlled as serfs, worked like slaves, and at last go back to China with all their earnings. They are in every place, they seem to have no sex. Boys work, girls work; it is all alike to them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Workers are imported, exploited, and return empty‑handed, reflecting systemic oppression and loss of agency.
In simple terms: Exploited workers return with no earnings.
Recognize and challenge exploitative labor practices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- immigration policy
- labor contracts
- human trafficking
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect migrant workers?
- What policies reduce exploitation?
The quote ignores agency of workers who resist or negotiate better terms.