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“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.” quote by Denis Kearney
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“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.”

Denis Kearney

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge exploitative labor practices.

Themes

labor exploitation colonialism human rights

Mood

critical somber reflective

Type

political social commentary

When to use this quote

  • immigration policy
  • labor contracts
  • human trafficking
  • advocacy campaigns

Key Concepts

economic dependency forced migration dehumanization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies protect migrant workers?
  • What policies reduce exploitation?
A Different Perspective

The quote ignores agency of workers who resist or negotiate better terms.

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