Derogatory Quote by Howard Zinn
““...[T]hat combination of inferior status and derogatory thought [is what] we call racism.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Lecture, 1970
Racism is defined as the blend of low social status and hateful attitudes.
In simple terms: Racism = low status plus hateful thoughts.
Recognize and challenge both status and prejudice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- community organizing
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do status and prejudice reinforce each other?
- What actions can dismantle both?
Addressing status alone may not eliminate bias.