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Prejudice Quote by G.A. McKevett

“How many times had she jumped on Dirk’s case for uttering a racial slur, a sexist remark, an unkind observation about someone who was overweight, underweight, badly dressed, mentally or physically challenged, or just plain different in some way from himself. But she had never thought to come to…” quote by G.A. McKevett
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““How many times had she jumped on Dirk’s case for uttering a racial slur, a sexist remark, an unkind observation about someone who was overweight, underweight, badly dressed, mentally or physically challenged, or just plain different in some way from himself. But she had never thought to come to the defense of a person who was being denigrated because of his advanced years. “Prejudice is prejudice, Savannah,” Gran continued, “no matter who it’s against. It’s just plain ol’ ignorance—one person thinkin’ he’s better than any other one of God’s creations. Ignorance and arrogance.””

G.A. McKevett

About This Quote

Source Short story: “Prejudice” (published 2010)

Prejudice is universal; it appears in many forms and against any group, and ignorance fuels it.

In simple terms: Prejudice hurts everyone, no matter who is targeted.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and confront all bias.

Themes

bias prejudice ignorance empathy

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • school
  • online communities
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

social inequality human dignity ethical behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What biases do you overlook in yourself?
  • How can you support those marginalized by age?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex social dynamics.

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