We dont know anything about racism. Weve never experienced it. If words can make a difference in your life for seven minutes, how would it affect you if you heard this every day of your life?
Jane ElliottWe learn to be racist, therefore we can learn not to be racist. Racism is not genetical. It has everything to do with power.
Jane ElliottAbout 10,000 years ago, males and females were acting equitably and were treating one another as equals, and then males took over the power, because they have physical power and physical strength.
Jane ElliottEducation in this country is about how to maintain the status quo and to perpetuate racism.
Jane ElliottYou are not born racist. You are born into a racist society. And like anything else, if you can learn it, you can unlearn it. But some people choose not to unlearn it, because they're afraid they'll lose power if they share with other people. We are afraid of sharing power. That's what it's all about.
Jane Elliott