Conservatism Quote by Edith Wharton
““Conservatives cherished it for being small and inconvenient, and thus keeping out the "new people" whom New York was beginning to dread and yet be drawn to””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of Mirth, 1905
Conservatives valued small, inconvenient spaces to exclude newcomers, reflecting social control.
In simple terms: Exclusion via inconvenience.
Key Takeaway
Question barriers to inclusion.
Themes
social class
exclusion
urban change
Mood
critical
historical
Type
sociological
literary
When to use this quote
- housing policy
- community planning
- urban development
Key Concepts
gentrification
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from such barriers?
- How can spaces be inclusive?
A Different Perspective
Exclusion can also protect vulnerable groups.
