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“She had heard all about excluded middles; they were bad shit, to be avoided; and how had it ever happened here, with the chances once so good for diversity?” quote by Thomas Pynchon
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““She had heard all about excluded middles; they were bad shit, to be avoided; and how had it ever happened here, with the chances once so good for diversity?””

Thomas Pynchon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Gravity’s Rainbow, 1973

The narrator critiques the avoidance of “excluded middles” in diversity discussions, questioning why such caution is absent here despite high diversity potential.

In simple terms: Questioning avoidance of middle ground in diversity.

Key Takeaway

Consider inclusive approaches.

Themes

diversity inclusion social critique

Mood

critical analytical

Type

literary socialcommentary

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • organizational culture
  • education reform

Key Concepts

sociology critical theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the “middles” you overlook?
  • How can we balance diversity with cohesion?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on extremes can ignore nuance.

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