Available Quote by Angela Davis
“I can't really blame a lot of young sisters and brothers who believe that education has anything to offer them. Because as a matter of fact, it has nothing to offer them. Suppose they do get a high school diploma that is meaningful. What kind of job is awaiting them. The jobs that used to be available to working class people are not there as a result of the de-industrialization of this economy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Education and Labor Market, 2010
Critiques education's promise of jobs amid de‑industrialization, questioning its value for working‑class youth.
In simple terms: Education may not guarantee good jobs now.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate education's role.
Themes
education
economics
class
future
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
commentary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- policy reform
- skill training
- community organizing
Key Concepts
structural inequality
labor market shifts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist for youth without jobs?
- How can education adapt to changing economies?
A Different Perspective
Education alone cannot solve systemic unemployment.
