Anti racism Quote by Robin DiAngelo
“What I do used to be called 'diversity training,' then 'cultural competency' and now, 'anti-racism.' These terms are really useful for periods of time, but then they get coopted, and people build all this baggage around them, and you have to come up with new terms, or else people won't engage.”
About This Quote
Source Book: White Fragility, 2018
Terminology for social justice evolves as concepts become co-opted; continual redefinition is needed to maintain engagement.
In simple terms: Names change as ideas get misused; keep updating language.
Key Takeaway
Adapt language to keep discussions effective.
Themes
social change
language evolution
activism
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
educational
reflective
When to use this quote
- training sessions
- policy development
- public discourse
Key Concepts
cultural studies
political strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance clarity with evolving terminology?
- What core principles remain despite label changes?
A Different Perspective
Frequent renaming can cause confusion and fatigue.
