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Beauty Quote by Maya Soetoro-Ng

“We can do much to help our communities loosen their boundaries and begin to welcome a multitude of ways of being to make sure that individuals of mixed race, religion, or ethnicities don't feel the need to choose one or the other but see their layers as a gift, something that adds beauty.” quote by Maya Soetoro-Ng
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“We can do much to help our communities loosen their boundaries and begin to welcome a multitude of ways of being to make sure that individuals of mixed race, religion, or ethnicities don't feel the need to choose one or the other but see their layers as a gift, something that adds beauty.”

Maya Soetoro-Ng

About This Quote

Source Speech: TED Talk “The Power of Diversity,” 2015

Celebrating layered identities enriches community and fosters beauty.

In simple terms: Multiple identities add value.

Key Takeaway

Promote inclusion of all cultural layers.

Themes

diversity inclusion identity beauty

Mood

hopeful empowering

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace policies
  • educational curricula
  • urban planning
  • community events

Key Concepts

intersectionality social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can institutions nurture layered identities?
  • What practices turn diversity into collective strength?
A Different Perspective

Complex identities can cause tension if not understood.

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