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What does it mean?
A society where workers cannot support families and are forced into celibacy is monstrous.
In plain terms
Forcing people not to have families is wrong.
What can you take from it?
Economic stability is essential for family life.

Where it applies

  • social policy
  • economic critique
  • ethical debate

Putting it to work

  • advocating for workers
  • critiquing economic systems

Questions to consider

  • What obligations do societies owe workers?
  • Is celibacy a fair solution?

Another view

Some argue economic constraints require difficult choices.

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