Different people Quote by David Harbour
“I think people feel like other people are very different from them... And that people who are different from them are actually sort of unworthy of the same rights or empathy. I don't understand that.”
About This Quote
People often view those unlike themselves as less deserving of rights, revealing bias and lack of empathy.
In simple terms: Bias leads to denying rights to those perceived as different.
Challenge and overcome exclusionary attitudes.
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When to use this quote
- workplace diversity training
- community outreach
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we dehumanize others?
- How can empathy be cultivated?
Changing deep-seated biases is difficult and slow.