"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"
- Iris Chang
About this Quote
This quote by Iris Chang talks to the concept that bigotry is constantly present in society, but it is often exacerbated throughout times of economic hardship. Racism can be used as a tool to divide people and distract from the real problems at hand. It can be tough to distinguish when economic issues end up being racial concerns, as the two are frequently intertwined. Racism can be used to blame particular groups for economic issues, and this can result in additional marginalization and discrimination. It is very important to recognize the role that racism plays in recessions, and to work to deal with the underlying problems that add to them. By doing so, we can work to create a more fair and just society for all.
This quote is written / told by Iris Chang between March 28, 1968 and November 9, 2004. She was a famous Historian from USA.
The author also have 29 other quotes.
"The first panacea for a mismanaged nation is inflation of the currency; the second is war. Both bring a temporary prosperity; both bring a permanent ruin. But both are the refuge of political and economic opportunists"
"I believe that history has shape, order, and meaning; that exceptional men, as much as economic forces, produce change; and that passe abstractions like beauty, nobility, and greatness have a shifting but continuing validity"
"Now is not the time to compromise on the economy. Instead, we should be doing everything in our power to support long-term economic growth. Permanent repeal of the death tax will mean more high-quality, high-paying jobs for Americans"
"Hand in hand with nationalist economic isolationism, militarism struggles to maintain the sovereign state against the forward march of internationalism"
"Racism is a way to gain economic advantage at the expense of others. Slavery and plantations may be gone, but racism still allows us to regard those who may keep us from financial gain as less than equals"
"As a result of the World War, this old Germany collapsed. It collapsed in its constitution, in its social order, in its economic structure. Its thinking and feeling changed"