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Discrimination Quote by Anita Hill

“calls for equal treatment are often seen as calls for 'special treatment' in situations where discrimination has become the norm.” quote by Anita Hill — Download Open image

“calls for equal treatment are often seen as calls for 'special treatment' in situations where discrimination has become the norm.”

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It would have been more comfortable to remain silent.

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we need to turn the question around to look at the harasser, not the target. We need to be sure that we can go…

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I became the messenger who had to be killed

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The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society pits us against each other.

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When I think of what has happened in a larger sense, beyond myself, then I would not change anything.

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I have no personal vendetta against Clarence Thomas. I seek only to provide the committee with information which it may regard as relevant

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I was aware, however, that telling at any point in my career could adversely affect my future career

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I see myself as an educator.

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The experience of testifying and the aftermath have changed my life

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