Community Quote by Colson Whitehead
““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? —””
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.
Examine systemic issues.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- community organizing
- education reform
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we shift blame from individuals to systems?
- What actions can strengthen community resilience?
Addressing flaws requires confronting entrenched power structures.