Acceptable Quote by Milton Sapirstein
“Society is a kind of parent to its members. If it, and they, are to thrive, its values must be clear, coherent and generally acceptable.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Social Theory, 1970s
Society acts like a parent, needing clear, shared values for its members to prosper.
In simple terms: Society must have clear values for everyone to thrive.
Cultivate shared, coherent values.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community planning
- policy making
- education curricula
- organizational culture
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we define “acceptable” values?
- What happens when values clash?
Values can be contested, making consensus hard.