Affront Quote by Randa Abdel-Fattah
“The hijab, or sikh turban, or Jewish skullcap are all explicit symbols, but they do not represent a threat or affront to others, and have no bearing on the competence, skills and intelligence of a person.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Talk on Diversity, Randa Abdel-Fattah, 2018
Clothing symbols do not reflect competence; judging by attire is unfair.
In simple terms: Appearance doesn’t equal ability.
Key Takeaway
Judge by skill, not dress.
Themes
diversity
inclusion
bias
Mood
conciliatory
educational
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- team building
- education settings
Key Concepts
symbolism
competence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure fair assessment?
- What biases affect your judgments?
A Different Perspective
May ignore cultural significance of attire.
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