Business Quote by Iris Murdoch
““... male company, sheer complicit male company: the complicity of males which is like, indeed is, a kind of complicity in crime, in chauvinism, in getting away with things, in just gluttonously enjoying the present even if hell is all around.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch, 1978
Men often enable and perpetuate oppression through passive complicity, enjoying comfort despite surrounding suffering.
In simple terms: Men can be complicit in wrongdoing while ignoring surrounding pain.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge passive complicity.
Themes
complicity
gender
power
morality
society
Mood
reflective
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- political movements
- personal relationships
- media consumption
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
social critique
male privilege
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your daily comfort contribute to systemic injustice?
- What actions can break cycles of passive complicity?
A Different Perspective
Complicity may be unconscious, making it harder to address.
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