Class Quote by Douglas Coupland
“BRAZILIFICATION:The widening gulf between the rich and the poor and the accompanying disappearance of the middle classes.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Age of Earthquakes, Douglas Coupland, 1991
A term describing growing economic inequality and the erosion of a stable middle class, highlighting social stratification.
In simple terms: Economic gap widening, middle class disappearing.
Key Takeaway
Address inequality and support middle‑class stability.
Themes
economics
social inequality
class structure
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
sociopolitical
observational
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- community organizing
- financial planning
- education funding
- urban development
Key Concepts
wealth distribution
social mobility
policy impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could rebuild a robust middle class?
- How does this gap affect social cohesion?
A Different Perspective
Solutions are complex and may conflict with market forces.
