Equality Quote by Adam Pearson
“I'm not saying at all that only disabled actors should get disabled roles, because that's equally prejudiced and equally stifling. But I think we need to delineate between equality of opportunity, and equality of outcome. And I think as far as equality of opportunity goes, the film industry is sorely, sorely lacking.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2020
Equality of opportunity means fair access, not guaranteeing identical results; outcomes differ by many factors.
In simple terms: Fair access isn’t the same as equal results.
Promote fair access while accepting varied outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- casting decisions
- industry hiring
- advocacy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can improve opportunity in film?
- How to balance fairness with representation?
Equal outcomes may be unrealistic without systemic change.