Fall Quote by Ed Koch
“Stereotypes lose their power when the world is found to be more complex than the stereotype would suggest. When we learn that individuals do not fit the group stereotype, then it begins to fall apart.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks, New York City, 1970s
Stereotypes weaken when evidence shows greater complexity than the stereotype suggests.
In simple terms: Stereotypes lose power when reality is more complex.
Recognize individual differences.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- workplace hiring
- education
- media representation
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you challenge your own assumptions?
- What examples show stereotypes failing?
Stereotypes may persist despite contradictory evidence.