Allocate Quote by Shashi Tharoor
“When I grew up in India, telephones were a rarity. In fact, they were so rare that elected members of Parliament had the right to allocate 15 telephone lines as a favor to those they deemed worthy. If you were lucky enough to be a wealthy businessman or an influential journalist, or a doctor or something, you might have a telephone.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Indian Parliament Address, 2002
Scarcity of communication tools once defined social hierarchy and power distribution.
In simple terms: Phones were rare, showing inequality.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how technology shapes power.
Themes
technology
inequality
communication
politics
history
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- media studies
- development planning
Key Concepts
digital divide
accessibility
social stratification
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tech access affect democracy?
- What can reduce modern digital gaps?
A Different Perspective
Even today, unequal access persists.
