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Discrimination Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“All I can say is I am sensitive to discrimination on any basis because I have experienced that upset.” quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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“All I can say is I am sensitive to discrimination on any basis because I have experienced that upset.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks at the National Women's Law Center, 2015

She emphasizes personal empathy for discrimination, rooted in her own experiences of bias.

In simple terms: Personal experience fuels anti‑discrimination stance.

Key Takeaway

Listen and act against bias.

Themes

justice equality empathy rights law

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

legal ethical

When to use this quote

  • workplace training
  • school curricula
  • policy advocacy
  • personal interactions

Key Concepts

civil rights personal narrative legal advocacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can personal stories drive broader change?
  • What policies best address discrimination?
A Different Perspective

Empathy alone may not change systemic issues.

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