Black Quote by Letitia Wright
“So many young black women love science, technology, engineering, and maths. But that's not the widely held image of the kind of person who likes those things.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tech conference, 2022
Young Black women are underrepresented in STEM stereotypes, despite strong interest and talent.
In simple terms: Black women love STEM but aren’t seen as typical.
Key Takeaway
Promote diverse role models.
Themes
STEM
representation
diversity
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school outreach
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
gender bias
cultural stereotypes
Questions to Reflect On
- What can institutions do to change perceptions?
- How to support Black women in STEM?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic barriers.
