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Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson argues that the workplace operates as an “arbitrary and unaccountable” dictatorship, in which employers exercise control of workers inside and outside of the workplace:

From Salon Mar. 28, 2025

"By controlling or blocking or diverting aid," says Ms Stoddard, "armed groups can destabilise the government, and exercise control over territories and populations".

From BBC Aug. 18, 2023

Of these groups, the Sorko were best positioned to exercise control over the area.

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

But they are one way for Americans to continue to exercise control over their fertility.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2022

A cough was something Olanna could exercise control over, an air raid was not.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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