Afghanistan Quote by Arundhati Roy
“We ought to say, "Occupy Wall Street, not Iraq," "Occupy Wall Street, not Afghanistan," "Occupy Wall Street, not Palestine." The two need to be put together. Otherwise people might not read the signs.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Logic of Protest, 2012
Linking Occupy Wall Street with other global issues highlights interconnected injustices and urges unified action.
In simple terms: Connect different struggles to show shared injustice.
Link movements for stronger impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protest planning
- policy advocacy
- public education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we respect distinct struggles while uniting?
- What common goals bind them?
Simplifying complex issues may overlook unique contexts.