Chance Quote by Angus Deaton
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
![“Capital has its proper place and is entitled to every protection. The wages of men should be recognized in the structure of and in the social order as more important than the wages of money [interest].” quote by Abraham Lincoln](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/962/abraham-lincoln-88_entitled_capital-has-its-proper-place-and-is-enti_1280636.jpg)
