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Deprivation Quote by Amartya Sen

“Development requires major source of unfreedom: poverty as well as tyranny, poor economic opportunities as well as systematic social deprivation, neglect of public facilities as well as intolerance or overactivity of repressive states.” quote by Amartya Sen
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“Development requires major source of unfreedom: poverty as well as tyranny, poor economic opportunities as well as systematic social deprivation, neglect of public facilities as well as intolerance or overactivity of repressive states.”

Amartya Sen

About This Quote

Source Book: Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen, 1999

Freedom is limited by poverty, tyranny, lack of opportunities, social deprivation, and repressive states.

In simple terms: Freedom hindered by poverty and oppression.

Key Takeaway

Address poverty and oppression.

Themes

freedom development inequality human rights

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • NGO work
  • education reform
  • urban planning
  • healthcare

Key Concepts

Economics political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can reduce poverty?
  • How can societies protect against tyranny?
A Different Perspective

Complex reforms require political will.

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