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I grew up in the 1970s, but I dont think a whole lot had changed from the 60s. Oh, it had changed in the law books - but
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"I grew up in the 1970s, but I don't think a whole lot had changed from the '60s. Oh, it had changed in the law books - but not in the kitchens of white homes"

- Kathryn Stockett

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This quote by Kathryn Stockett is a reflection on the racial inequality that existed in the United States throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Regardless of the legal changes that were made to combat bigotry, Stockett recommends that the mindsets of white people in their houses had not changed. This implies that the bigotry that existed in the 1960s was still present in the 1970s, and that the laws had not been effective in changing the minds of white individuals. This quote is a reminder of the long-lasting impacts of racism and how it can be challenging to remove. It likewise functions as a tip of the value of continuing to defend racial equality and justice.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Kathryn Stockett. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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