Common Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“When I was young, poverty was so common that we didn't know it had a name.”
About This Quote
Poverty can become normalized when it is ubiquitous, obscuring its recognition as a problem.
In simple terms: Common hardship can be invisible.
Raise awareness of systemic inequality.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- in policy making
- education
- community work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify hidden poverty?
- What actions can change perception?
Denial can perpetuate neglect.