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“The previous night in Tennessee, Ridgeway had called Cora and her mother a flaw in the American scheme. If two women were a flaw, what was a community? —” quote by Colson Whitehead
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““The previous night in Tennessee, Ridgeway had called Cora and her mother a flaw in the American scheme. If two women were a flaw, what was a community? —””

Colson Whitehead

About This Quote

Source Novel: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead, 2021

The quote questions societal flaws and the paradox of blaming individuals versus communities, highlighting systemic injustice.

In simple terms: Society blames individuals, not the system.

Key Takeaway

Examine systemic issues.

Themes

justice society identity

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

analytical provocative

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • community organizing
  • education reform
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

systemic oppression collective responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we shift blame from individuals to systems?
  • What actions can strengthen community resilience?
A Different Perspective

Addressing flaws requires confronting entrenched power structures.

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