Advocacy Quote by Michael Leunig
“As a cartoonist, I am not interested in defending the dominant, the powerful, the well-resourced and the well-armed because such groups are usually not in need of advocacy, moral support or sympathetic understanding; they have already organised sufficient publicity for themselves and prosecute their points of view with great efficiency.”
About This Quote
Source Cartoon Collection, 2015, Michael Leunig, The Unseen,
Advocacy should focus on the marginalized, not the already powerful who control their own narrative.
In simple terms: Support the unheard, not the already heard.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize helping the underrepresented.
Themes
social justice
media
advocacy
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- non‑profit work
- community organizing
- media critique
Key Concepts
power dynamics
visibility
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the voices you overlook?
- How can you amplify the marginalized?
A Different Perspective
Powerful groups may still need accountability.
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