Am Quote by Winona LaDuke
“The first thing I am is a person. I am a woman. And I am part of a nation, the Indian nation. But people either relate to you as an Indian or as a woman. They relate to you as a category. A lot of people don't realize that I am not that different from everyone else.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Indigenous Women’s Conference, 1995
Identity is multifaceted; categories can limit understanding of shared humanity.
In simple terms: We are more alike than different.
Key Takeaway
Embrace shared humanity.
Themes
identity
intersectionality
culture
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
social identity theory
intersectionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor both individual and collective identities?
- What benefits and harms arise from labeling?
A Different Perspective
Categories can be useful for advocacy, but may also divide.
