Consciousness Quote by Jennifer Baumgardner
““As we said, consciousness is everything. Even now, acknowledging inequality begs one to do something about it--and that is a daunting, albeit righteous, responsibility.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Feminist Conference, 2015
Consciousness makes us aware of inequality, creating a moral duty to act, though it feels overwhelming.
In simple terms: Being aware of unfairness creates responsibility.
Act on awareness despite difficulty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- advocacy
- policy change
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn awareness into action?
- What small step can you take today?
Addressing inequality can be paralyzing without concrete steps.