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“When I moved to Dunfermline, it was the first time I realised how different I looked to everyone else who grew up around me. That is where I learned about ignorance and hate. I think, for them, they had probably never seen a black person in their life.” quote by Ncuti Gatwa
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“When I moved to Dunfermline, it was the first time I realised how different I looked to everyone else who grew up around me. That is where I learned about ignorance and hate. I think, for them, they had probably never seen a black person in their life.”

Ncuti Gatwa

About This Quote

Source Interview: Black Identity in Scotland, 2021

Moving to a new place revealed how others’ ignorance fuels hate, highlighting the impact of lack of exposure.

In simple terms: Ignorance breeds hate.

Key Takeaway

Promote exposure to diverse cultures.

Themes

racism ignorance identity social integration

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

social educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • community outreach
  • media representation

Key Concepts

Social psychology cultural studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies reduce ignorance?
  • What role does education play?
A Different Perspective

Prejudice can be deeply rooted.

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