But the beginning of things, of a world especially, is necessarily vague, tangled, chaotic, and exceedingly disturbing. How few of us ever emerge from such beginning! How many souls perish in its tumult!
Kate ChopinRead
If you put one model in a show or in an ad campaign, that doesn't solve the problem. We need teachers in universities. We need internships. We need people of different ethnic backgrounds in all parts of the industry. That really is the solution: you have to change it from the inside.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True change in representation requires systemic reform and inclusion at all levels.
Edward Enninful's quote emphasizes that merely showcasing diversity through models in advertisements is not sufficient to address the deep-rooted issues of representation in the industry. Instead, he argues that meaningful change necessitates a comprehensive approach that includes diverse educators, internships, and inclusion of individuals from varied ethnic backgrounds in all facets of the industry, advocating for reform from within for sustainable progress.
Themes
DiversityInclusionRepresentationEducationEthnic BackgroundsIndustry Reform
In practice
Example use cases
In a conference on diversity in the workplace, this quote could be used to highlight the importance of systemic change.
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