Bigotry Quote by Mehdi Hasan
“From a moral point of view, it is wrong... to smear or stereotype minority communities, to pretend or give credence to the idea that the actions of a minority within a community are somehow representative or the fault of the majority of members of that community. That is the very definition of bigotry.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Intercept, Mehdi Hasan, 2020
Stereotyping minorities as representative of a whole group is a form of bigotry, unfairly blaming the majority.
In simple terms: Stereotyping minorities unfairly blames the whole group.
Avoid generalizations about groups.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media commentary
- policy making
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we challenge stereotypes in daily life?
- What policies reduce group blame?
Complex systemic issues may persist despite individual caution.