Artificial Quote by Margaret Mead
“We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Human Equality, 1965
All human abilities are valuable; no group should be excluded based on arbitrary social categories.
In simple terms: Every person’s talent matters, regardless of sex, race, class, or nationality.
Recognize and nurture every individual’s gifts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace hiring
- community programs
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions ensure no talent is overlooked?
- What policies best break down artificial barriers?
Implementation can be hindered by entrenched biases and systemic barriers.