Attempting Quote by William Gibson
“I do not think an enormous permanent underclass is a very good thing to have if you're attempting to operate something that at least pretends sometimes to be a democracy.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Neuromancer, William Gibson, 1984
A stable underclass undermines democratic legitimacy and hampers effective governance.
In simple terms: An underclass harms democracy.
Key Takeaway
Address inequality to protect democracy.
Themes
democracy
inequality
governance
social stability
political legitimacy
Mood
critical
serious
analytical
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- political reform
- community organizing
- policy making
- public discourse
- elections
Key Concepts
class stratification
political theory
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How does economic disparity affect political participation?
- What mechanisms can reduce underclass formation?
A Different Perspective
Democracy can still falter if elite interests dominate.
