Civil rights Quote by Marie Hicks
““The Treasury had brought into being an underclass of information workers who were functionaries of the state without having full civil rights, and a sphere of work whose importance was rapidly increasing out of all proportion with the value accorded to the workers who performed it.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Digital Underclass, 2020
State‑run information jobs create a class lacking full civil rights, while their importance grows disproportionately.
In simple terms: Info workers lack rights despite rising importance.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for rights of digital laborers.
Themes
labor
technology
rights
economics
Mood
thoughtful
urgent
Type
sociopolitical
labor
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- union organizing
- public awareness
- legal challenges
- academic research
Key Concepts
digital divide
civil liberties
state employment
information economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect digital workers’ rights?
- What policies ensure fair treatment of state information employees?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security and worker rights remains complex.
