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A pro-worker work ethic
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Association of Wealth and Virtue
This chapter discusses the historical roots of the association between wealth and virtue, tracing it back to the Puritans' belief in hard work and frugality. It highlights the impact of ideologies and narratives, particularly neoliberalism, on shaping our perception of wealth and poverty. The chapter argues that poverty is often a structural issue and challenges the misconception of laziness attributed to the poor.
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