Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.
Quote by Martina Navratilova
REFLECTION:
- We do sort and label things… it helps us keep organized and make sense of things. It also helps us understand things and include/exclude things that don’t fit.
- Labels can be positive or negative… at their best, they help understand and identify common characteristics and at their worst, can lead to stereotypes and racist “othering.”
- Examine your labels… are they bringing people together or conveniently excluding others that don’t fit the label.