I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She was taught that achieving excellence is the strongest defense against racism or sexism, and she lives by that principle.
- In plain terms
- Excellence is her shield against discrimination.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive for excellence to counter bias.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can personal excellence change systemic issues?
- What other actions complement excellence?
Another view
Excellence alone may not dismantle systemic bias.
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