Black and white Quote by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
“How do we refresh our language? Why do we still use, like, a 150-year-old classification system to talk about people? It's so weird! We still call people black and white?”
About This Quote
Source Article (2022)
We need to modernize language and discard outdated racial classifications like “black” and “white.”
In simple terms: Language should evolve beyond old racial labels.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive terminology.
Themes
language
race
social change
Mood
critical
progressive
Type
essay
social commentary
When to use this quote
- education
- media
- policy making
Key Concepts
sociolinguistics
critical race theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What new terms could replace old classifications?
- How can language reform impact societal attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Changing language alone may not change underlying biases.
