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“Very effective way to do this with a bunch of second graders, is take a picture of The Lion King for instance, and a teacher might say, 'Do you know that the music for this movie was written by a gay man?' The message is: I'm better at what I do, because I'm gay.” quote by Michele Bachmann
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“Very effective way to do this with a bunch of second graders, is take a picture of The Lion King for instance, and a teacher might say, 'Do you know that the music for this movie was written by a gay man?' The message is: I'm better at what I do, because I'm gay.”

Michele Bachmann

About This Quote

Source Speech: Campaign event, 2012, United States

The speaker uses a popular movie to highlight a gay composer's contribution, implying that sexual orientation enhances artistic skill.

In simple terms: A gay composer created the music, showing talent isn’t limited by sexuality.

Key Takeaway

Recognize talent regardless of identity.

Themes

diversity representation pride

Mood

hopeful provocative

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • classroom discussion
  • media analysis
  • LGBTQ+ awareness
  • music education

Key Concepts

cultural influence identity politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does highlighting identity affect perception of talent?
  • Can such examples foster inclusion or reinforce stereotypes?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex issues of representation and reduce individuals to a single characteristic.

3.9 out of 5 (10 ratings)

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