"The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society pits us against each other"
- Anita Hill
About this Quote
This quote by Anita Hill speaks to the systemic power inequality in our society. It suggests that the means power is dispersed in our society develops a divide between people, as opposed to unifying them. This power imbalance can show up in many means, such as economic inequality, racial oppression, and also sex discrimination. By pitting people versus each other, those in power are able to keep their control as well as opportunity. This quote highlights the demand for an extra fair distribution of power in our culture, to make sure that people can collaborate as well as work in the direction of an usual goal. It is only with a much more fair distribution of power that we can create a society that is really just and fair for all.
This quote is written / told by Anita Hill somewhere between July 30, 1956 and today. She was a famous Professor from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Power. The author also have 29 other quotes.
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