We're told to go on living our lives as usual, because to do otherwise is to let the terrorists win, and really, what would upset the Taliban more than a gay woman wearing a suit in front of a room full of Jews?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living openly as a gay woman challenges oppressors more than hiding does.
- In plain terms
- Being yourself upsets those who want you hidden.
- What can you take from it?
- Visibility is a form of resistance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would make your life hard?
- How do you live your truth?
Another view
Openness can invite backlash or danger.
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