American Quote by Arlie Russell Hochschild
“The focus of our public discourse has been on how American companies are competing with Japanese, German, and other foreign companies. What this allows us to ignore is how each of those American companies is really in competition with the families of the workers. That's the real competition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Discourse on Competition, United States, 1990s
The real competition is between companies and the families of their workers, not just between firms internationally.
In simple terms: Companies compete with workers’ families.
Key Takeaway
Consider workers’ family impacts.
Themes
economics
labor
family
competition
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
analytical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate strategy
- labor negotiations
- public debate
Key Concepts
social justice
capitalism
human cost
Questions to Reflect On
- How do corporate decisions affect families?
- What policies could balance profit and family welfare?
A Different Perspective
Ignores macroeconomic factors and consumer demand.
