When you believe you have a future, you think in terms of generations and years. When you do not, you live not just by the day β but by the minute.
Iris ChangRead
Racism is always there underneath, but usually it is exploited in these times of economic crisis, and it's hard to find out when one slides into another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Racism often emerges during economic hardships, revealing deeper societal issues.
Iris Chang's quote highlights the insidious nature of racism, suggesting that it lies beneath the surface of society and can be exploited or exacerbated during times of economic crisis. The interconnection between economic strife and racial tensions reveals how easily societal prejudices can resurface, complicating the understanding of when and how these issues overlap and manifest in communities.
Themes
RacismEconomic CrisisSocietyPrejudiceInjustice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the impact of economic downturns on social issues.
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