Apparently, there is no bad economic turn a conservative cannot do unto his buddy in the working class, as long as cultural solidarity has been cemented over a beer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Economic harm to workers is tolerated if cultural bonds remain strong.
- In plain terms
- Cultural bonds can mask economic harm to workers.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural unity can hide economic exploitation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the cost of loyalty?
Another view
Cultural solidarity does not always prevent economic hardship.
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