Community Quote by Judith Butler
“The real question is how do you survive at the same time you pose those risks? Because you need to survive. And it seems to me that you survive in community or in solidarity, with others who are taking the risk with you.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Risk and Solidarity, 2012
Survival in risky contexts depends on communal support and shared risk‑taking.
In simple terms: We survive through collective solidarity.
Build supportive networks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- public health crises
- political protest
- disaster response
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster solidarity in competitive environments?
- What responsibilities do we have to those sharing our risks?
Individualism can undermine collective safety.