Help Quote by Annie Lowrey
“Social networks, professional networks, offices, and schools help keep high earners in place.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Inequality by Annie Lowrey, 2015
Social and professional structures reinforce economic hierarchies by limiting mobility for lower earners.
In simple terms: Networks keep the rich in power.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and disrupt structural barriers.
Themes
inequality
social structures
mobility
network effects
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
sociopolitical
observational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- education policy
- urban planning
- labor market reforms
Key Concepts
economic stratification
social capital
institutional bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your daily networks affect your economic prospects?
- What changes could make these networks more equitable?
A Different Perspective
Networks can also provide opportunities for upward mobility if leveraged.
