Ha-Joon Chang

What free-market economists are not telling us is that the politics they want to get rid of are none other than those of democracy itself. When they say we need to insulate economic policies from politics, they are in effect advocating the castration of democracy.

South Korean Economist

Ted Yoho

A guy running, you know, fifteen, twenty stallions that are two years of age, never been touched by a human before, and you've got to start castrating them, that's pretty intimidating.

American Politician

Typically used for animals, not people, in a medical or breeding context.

Not for Humans

Castration is irreversible and ends the ability to reproduce.

Permanent Action

It's a delicate subject that should be approached with tact, especially in conversation.

Sensitive Topic

Using 'castrate' figuratively implies severe weakening or suppression.

Metaphorically Harsh

The term can evoke strong emotions; it may offend if used carelessly.

Emotional Impact

Often used to describe reducing effectiveness, not actual physical alteration.

Less Literal

 whose incredible range contained notes previously thought impossible for adult men. However, this gift came at a high price. To prevent their voices from breaking, these singers had been castrated before puberty, halting the hormonal processes that would deepen their voices.

Why does your voice...

 for one day in their life. The job in herding sheep. Great. We go to Craig and we check into a hotel, and I realize the next day that castration is going to be an absolute part of this work. Normally, I never do any research at all.

Learning from dirty jobs...

 scientists are testing to see if traditional methods of castration are

Castrate