Bankruptcy Quote by Barbara Jordan
“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.”
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.
Advocate policies protecting child education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community activism
- family budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies fund both family needs and education?
- What role do employers play?
Economic constraints may limit policy change.