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“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.” quote by David Harbour
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“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.”

David Harbour

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.

Key Takeaway

Challenge and overcome exclusionary attitudes.

Themes

bias empathy human rights

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • workplace diversity training
  • community outreach
  • policy making

Key Concepts

social psychology in-group/out-group dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we dehumanize others?
  • How can empathy be cultivated?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep-seated biases is difficult and slow.

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