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People don't talk to you properly. It's the way they talk to you; they dismiss you. I think it's a combination of me being a woman and a foreigner.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the challenges of being dismissed in conversation, particularly as a woman and a foreigner.
Zaha Hadid reflects on her experiences of feeling overlooked and dismissed in conversations, attributing this treatment to her identity as both a woman and a foreigner. This statement brings attention to the broader issues of gender and cultural bias, showing how they can affect interpersonal communication and the perception of one’s contributions.
Themes
DismissalIdentityGenderForeignerCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about diversity, this quote can illustrate the challenges faced by people from different backgrounds.
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