Democracy Quote by Samuel P. Huntington
“Democracy is premised, in some measure, on majority rule, and democracy is difficult in a situation of concentrated inequalities in which a large, impoverished majority confronts a small, wealthy oligarchy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Political Order in Changing Societies, 1967
Democracy struggles when wealth is concentrated, pitting a poor majority against a rich minority.
In simple terms: Iocracy is hard when inequality is high.
Key Takeaway
Address inequality to protect democratic health.
Themes
democracy
inequality
power
society
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
political
critical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- grassroots organizing
- education campaigns
- wealth redistribution
Key Concepts
political theory
social stratification
majority rule
Questions to Reflect On
- How can marginalized groups gain political influence?
- What safeguards protect against oligarchic drift?
A Different Perspective
Even with reforms, entrenched interests may resist change.
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