Assumptions Quote by Jesmyn Ward
“I think people make certain assumptions about what they're interested in reading or what others would be interested in reading, and when they think of poor black people in the South, they don't think people are interested in reading about those people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
Readers often overlook stories about marginalized groups, assuming they lack broad appeal.
In simple terms: People assume stories about poor black Southerns aren't interesting.
Key Takeaway
Challenge assumptions about audience interest.
Themes
representation
bias
literature
media
race
regional identity
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
literary
social
When to use this quote
- publishing houses
- library acquisitions
- school curricula
Key Concepts
cultural visibility
publishing decisions
reader empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do publishers favor familiar narratives?
- How can readers seek out underrepresented stories?
A Different Perspective
Market pressures can silence diverse voices.
