Private governments limit workers' ability to challenge unjust practices from "summary" of Private Government by Elizabeth Anderson
Private governments, such as corporations, exercise significant control over the lives of workers within their domain. This control extends beyond the workplace and into workers' personal lives, dictating their schedules, behaviors, and even thoughts. By monopolizing access to essential resources like income, private governments effectively limit workers' ability to challenge unjust practices. Workers are left with little choice but to comply with the demands of their employers, even when those demands are unfair or oppressive.
Private governments often operate under a veil of secrecy, shielding their decision-making processes from scrutiny. This lack of transparency makes it difficult for workers to understand the reasons behind certain policies or actions, let alone challenge them. Without access to information, workers are unable to make informed decisions about their own lives and livelihoods. This asymmetry of power further strengthens the grip of private governments ov...
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