Culture Quote by David Olusoga
“Because racism is not like jealousy or selfishness, it is not a primal urge or a basic instinct, it is a 400-year-old political and economic system that has infected our institutions, our culture and even our thinking.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Black and British: A Forgotten History” by David Olusoga, 2016
Racism is a longstanding, systemic construct, not a natural instinct, embedded in institutions and culture.
In simple terms: Racism is a built‑in system, not a feeling.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and dismantle systemic bias.
Themes
justice
history
systemic oppression
Mood
critical
urgent
Type
analytical
educational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education
- community activism
- media analysis
Key Concepts
colonialism
economic exploitation
institutional bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies reinforce systemic racism?
- How can individuals challenge entrenched bias?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted systems is slow and faces resistance.
