Family Quote by Shaun King
“When I write a story, I try to write them from the perspective of victims. I try to write them from the perspective of families who've been done wrong, who have lost their loved ones or people who have experienced injustice.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Social Justice, 2022
Writing from victims’ perspectives highlights injustice and humanizes suffering, urging empathy.
In simple terms: Writing from victims’ view creates empathy for injustice.
Key Takeaway
Center marginalized voices in storytelling.
Themes
justice
empathy
victim perspective
storytelling
activism
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
reflective
educational
When to use this quote
- journalism workshops
- creative writing classes
- community storytelling events
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
narrative ethics
social impact
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can storytellers protect vulnerable subjects?
- What narrative techniques deepen empathy without exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Risk of re‑traumatizing subjects if not handled sensitively.
