Children Quote by Arundhati Roy
“The whole privatisation of health and education, of natural resources and essential infrastructure - all of this is so twisted and so antithetical to anything that would place the interests of human beings or the environment at the center of what ought to be a government concern - should stop. The amassing of unfettered wealth of individuals and corporations should stop. The inheritance of rich people's wealth by their children should stop. The expropriators should have their wealth expropriated and redistributed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture “The Cost of Inequality”, 2020
The speaker condemns privatization of essential services and extreme wealth concentration, urging redistribution and government focus on people and the environment.
In simple terms: Privatizing basics harms humanity; wealth should be shared.
Key Takeaway
Demand equitable public services.
Themes
social justice
economics
environment
Mood
urgent
critical
Type
call to action
political critique
When to use this quote
- healthcare reform
- education funding
- resource management
- activist campaigning
Key Concepts
wealth redistribution
public policy
anti‑privatization
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could effectively curb extreme wealth?
- How can citizens mobilize for systemic change?
A Different Perspective
Implementation of redistribution faces political resistance and entrenched interests.
