Change Quote by Alix Kates Shulman
“One important part of historical recording is to get people of another generation to understand the feelings, the passion that went into social transformation. That's why oral history is so valuable.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Power of Oral History” in The New Yorker, 2019
Oral histories let later generations feel the emotions and drive behind past social changes.
In simple terms: Stories convey past feelings and motivations.
Key Takeaway
Preserve personal narratives for future insight.
Themes
memory
history
empathy
social change
education
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- museum exhibits
- classroom curricula
- community projects
- documentary film
Key Concepts
narrative truth
intergenerational dialogue
cultural memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do you hear in oral testimonies?
- How can we verify oral histories?
A Different Perspective
Oral accounts can be biased or incomplete.
