Big things Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““We need our politics to resemble our people. On the people who run our cities, states, and country overwhelmingly look a certain way (say, white and male) and overwhelmingly have a shared background (wealthy, privileged) we end up with laws and policies that don’t come close to addressing the realities of Americans lives. And since that’s a basic requirement of government, it’s a pretty big things to get wrong. In other words, representation matters.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Government should mirror the diversity of its citizens to create inclusive policies.
In simple terms: Representation ensures policies reflect all lives.
Key Takeaway
Promote diverse leadership at all levels.
Themes
representation
equity
policy
democracy
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- elections
- legislative bodies
- community advocacy
- policy making
Key Concepts
inclusion
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions increase diverse representation?
- What impact does representation have on policy outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Achieving true representation faces systemic barriers.
