Cause and effect Quote by Susan Jacoby
“The forgetting of the history of marginalized groups is both a cause and effect of their marginalization.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, 2017
Erasing marginalized histories sustains their oppression and hinders healing.
In simple terms: Forgetting history fuels ongoing marginalization.
Preserve and teach inclusive histories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public memorials
- media coverage
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What histories are missing from mainstream narratives?
- How can we integrate marginalized voices into history?
Neglecting history repeats past injustices.