"The Trump election brought it the fore and made it possible for a number of different groups whose aim is to stop the teaching of critical thinking to to launch direct attacks."

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Source : Source: www.salon.com

Joan Wallach Scott

#Teaching Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Different Quotes

“It's okay to be scared, but fear is different. Fear is when we let being scared prevent us from doing what love requires of us.”
“There is no slave, after all, like a wife...Poor women, poor slaves All married women, all children and girls who live in their father's house are slaves.”
“You can't please everyone, so proudly exclude people.”
“My dad supports me. He said, "I wished when I was at your age I started doing rock and roll music. Then I wouldn't have to be a fashion designer." And I just laugh and keep it moving and appreciate his support.”
“I've read crime fiction all my life. A thing that's bothered me about crime fiction is that it's generally about one or two people, but there's not much about society. I want to get away from that particular pattern: a lead, a supporting role and backdrop characters.”
“The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.”
“When I was labeled stupid, that scarred me forever.”
“It is impossible to practice parliamentary politics without having patience, decency, politeness and courtesy.”

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