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“We must have an economy that does not force the migrant worker's child to miss school in order to earn...just so the family can eat. That is the moral bankruptcy that trickle-down economics is all about.” quote by Barbara Jordan
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“We must have an economy that does not force the migrant worker's child to miss school in order to earn...just so the family can eat. That is the moral bankruptcy that trickle-down economics is all about.”

Barbara Jordan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Economic Justice, Barbara Jordan, 1979

Economic policies should not force children of migrant workers to sacrifice education for survival.

In simple terms: Kids shouldn’t miss school for money.

Key Takeaway

Advocate policies protecting child education.

Themes

education economic justice child welfare

Mood

determined urgent

Type

political advocacy

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community activism
  • family budgeting

Key Concepts

poverty labor rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies fund both family needs and education?
  • What role do employers play?
A Different Perspective

Economic constraints may limit policy change.

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