Accepting Quote by David Riesman
“One of the things people are fleeing when they leave the city is the need either to reject people who are less well educated than themselves, or to accept them with all that implies for their children's education and future placement in the society.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lonely Crowd, David Riesman, 1950
People often flee urban life to avoid social hierarchies that force them to judge or accept others based on education and future prospects.
In simple terms: Leaving cities to escape class‑based judgments about education.
Key Takeaway
Seek inclusive communities that value diverse backgrounds.
Themes
social class
education
urban vs rural
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- relocation decisions
- school choice
- community building
- policy debates
Key Concepts
sociology
social stratification
identity
mobility
Questions to Reflect On
- What can societies do to reduce education‑based bias?
- How does environment shape our views on class?
A Different Perspective
Changing attitudes can be slow and resistant.
