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“People—communities, castes, races and even countries—carry their tragic histories and their misfortunes around like trophies, or like stock, to be bought and sold on the open market.” quote by Arundhati Roy
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““People—communities, castes, races and even countries—carry their tragic histories and their misfortunes around like trophies, or like stock, to be bought and sold on the open market.””

Arundhati Roy

About This Quote

Historical traumas are commodified, treated as marketable assets, reducing suffering to profit.

In simple terms: Trauma turned into profit.

Key Takeaway

Avoid commodifying suffering.

Themes

history economics ethics

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • education
  • activism
  • media critique

Key Concepts

colonialism capitalism human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies honor trauma without exploitation?
  • What alternatives to commodification exist?
A Different Perspective

Profit motives can obscure truth.

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