Discrimination Quote by Amitav Ghosh
““Why don’t they complain?" "They do sometimes. But usually there's nothing in particular to complain about. Take the case of Hardy's appointment: Who was to blame? Hardy himself? The men? It certainly wasn't the CO. But that's how it always is. Whenever one of us doesn't get an appointment or a promotion, there's always a mist of regulations that makes things unclear. On the surface everything in the army appears to be ruled by manuals, regulations, procedures: it seems very cut and dried. But actually, underneath there are all these murky shadows that you can never quite see: prejudice, distrust, suspicion.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sea of Poppies, 2008
Highlights hidden biases and opaque regulations that affect fairness in institutions.
In simple terms: Unseen prejudice and bureaucracy hinder fairness.
Key Takeaway
Seek transparency and address hidden biases.
Themes
institutional bias
bureaucracy
fairness
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
sociopolitical
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace promotions
- military appointments
- policy reviews
Key Concepts
social dynamics
power structures
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms reveal hidden biases?
- How can institutions improve transparency?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may resist change despite reforms.
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