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“I don't know whether the movement crashed as a result of the overwhelming character of the institutions we set out to change. I think repression had a lot to do with the dismantling of the movement and also the winning of certain victories had something to do with the inability of the movement to…” quote by Angela Davis
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“I don't know whether the movement crashed as a result of the overwhelming character of the institutions we set out to change. I think repression had a lot to do with the dismantling of the movement and also the winning of certain victories had something to do with the inability of the movement to take those victories as the launching point for new goals and developing new strategies.”

Angela Davis

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Repression and internal failures hindered the movement's progress despite victories.

In simple terms: Oppression and lack of strategy limited the movement.

Key Takeaway

Address repression and build adaptive strategies.

Themes

politics activism strategy

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political reflective

When to use this quote

  • social justice campaigns
  • political organizing
  • grassroots movements

Key Concepts

power dynamics movement theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies can sustain momentum after wins?
  • How does repression shape movement outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming internal conflict is difficult.

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