I want all of the work that I do to have a social justice footprint attached. I want it to move the needle forward when it comes to the perception of all people, but especially people of color.
Winston DukeRead
I grew up under the politics of my size and my skin. I grew up under the politics of the sound of my voice and a lack of agency, or a feeling of a lack of agency, and not always being able to find myself in images that were in the media.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the impact of social identity and representation on personal agency and self-perception.
Winston Duke speaks to the challenges of growing up in a society where one's identity, shaped by physical appearance and voice, is politicized. His experience highlights how a lack of representation in media can lead to feelings of disenfranchisement and difficulty in asserting one's own identity, emphasizing the importance of visibility and agency in shaping self-worth and understanding.
Themes
IdentityRepresentationAgencyMediaSelf-Perception
In practice
Example use cases
During a speaker event focused on identity and representation, this quote can be shared to emphasize the importance of inclusivity in media.
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