Cost Quote by Hillary Clinton
“Costs are incurred whenever any group is treated as lesser or the other, whether they are women, racial, or religious minorities, or the LGBT.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks, 2016, United States
Discrimination against any marginalized group creates societal costs and harms.
In simple terms: Treating groups as lesser harms everyone.
Key Takeaway
Promote equality and inclusion.
Themes
equality
human rights
social justice
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community building
- education programs
- workplace diversity
Key Concepts
intersectionality
systemic bias
economic impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions measure the cost of discrimination?
- What policies best reduce marginalization?
A Different Perspective
Addressing bias requires structural change, not just attitudes.
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