Enslaving Quote by Ibram X. Kendi
““Enslaving interests generated these slave codes. Racist ideas were produced to preserve the enslaving interests.20 William””
About This Quote
Racist ideas are created to protect the interests of those who benefit from slavery.
In simple terms: Racism serves the interests of enslavers.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge systemic racism.
Themes
racism
power
history
Mood
serious
educational
Type
academic
activist
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- community activism
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
social theory
structural inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do economic interests shape prejudice?
- What can individuals do to dismantle these ideas?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes may be oversimplified.
![“When the resolution of enslaving America was formed in Great Britain, the British parliament was advised by an artful man [Sir William Keith], who was governor of Pennsylvania, to disarm the people. That it was the best and most effectual way to enslave them. But that they should not do it openly…” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba9/george-mason-8435_2-amendment_when-the-resolution-of-enslaving-america_844300.jpg)
