Dude Quote by Lexi Alexander
“Why is it when we see a white guy, we automatically think, 'Let's turn this dude into a star?'”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Social observation, 2019
The speaker questions why white men are quickly elevated to celebrity status.
In simple terms: White men are quickly turned into stars.
Key Takeaway
Critique celebrity bias.
Themes
media
race
celebrity
bias
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
social
cultural
When to use this quote
- film industry
- social media
- public discourse
Key Concepts
sociology
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives celebrity elevation?
- How does race affect fame?
A Different Perspective
May overgeneralize.
![“The fact that there aren't an abundance of African-American males that are getting lead roles [and] that are getting roles that have prominence on the big screen. [It's] the same thing from behind the camera; maybe even worse. Coming up, when you're black and you want to direct somebody says, "Oh…” quote by Michael B. Jordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ed1/michael-b-jordan-3540_abundance_the-fact-that-there-aren-t-an-abundance_2326430.jpg)
