Prejudice Quote by Marian Anderson
““Sometimes racial prejudice is like a hair across your cheek. You can't see it, you can't find it with your fingers, but you keep brushing it because the feel of it is irritating.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Address, 1965
Racial bias is invisible yet persistent, irritating when recognized but hard to locate or remove.
In simple terms: Prejudice is hidden but bothersome.
Key Takeaway
Identify and address subtle biases.
Themes
racism
social perception
psychology
justice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
social
educational
When to use this quote
- workplace training
- education curricula
- community dialogues
Key Concepts
invisible bias
social irritation
implicit prejudice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can invisible biases be made visible?
- What actions reduce the irritation caused by bias?
A Different Perspective
Changing attitudes requires more than awareness.
