Bitch Quote by Ntozake Shange
““Ever since I realized there waz someone callt/ a colored girl an evil woman a bitch or a nag/ i been tryin not to be that & leave bitterness/ in somebody else's cup...””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Colored Girl” in “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide…” (1975)
She strives to avoid bitterness, refusing to become a negative stereotype.
In simple terms: Avoid becoming the bitterness you reject.
Key Takeaway
Reject harmful labels, foster kindness.
Themes
gender
race
stereotypes
Mood
defiant
hopeful
Type
poetic
social
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- self‑care
Key Concepts
social justice
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What stereotypes affect you?
- How can you break the cycle of bitterness?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted stereotypes is hard.
