Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich

Crime seems to change character when it crosses a bridge or a tunnel. In the city, crime is taken as emblematic of class and race. In the suburbs, though, it's intimate and psychological -- resistant to generalization, a mystery of the individual soul.

Crime seems to change character when it crosses a bridge or

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting perception of crime in urban and suburban settings. In the city, crime is often associated with social divisions and prejudice, being seen as a reflection of class and race issues. However, in the suburbs, crime assumes a different nature. It is depicted as more personal and internalized, distanced from broad societal analysis. The quote suggests that suburban crime becomes a puzzling aspect of individuals' psychological struggles, resisting easy explanations and offering a glimpse into the complex mysteries of human nature.

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By Barbara Ehrenreich

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