Julie Burchill Quotes

Any concept of one person being superior to another can lead to racism.

The typical white intellectual considers himself superior to ordinary white people for two contradictory reasons: a) he constantly proclaims belief in human equality, but they don't ; b) he has a high IQ, but they don't.

Most Christian 'believers' tend to echo the cultural prejudices and worldviews of the dominant group in their country, with only a minority revealing any real transformation of attitudes or consciousness. It has been true of slavery and racism, classism and consumerism and issues of immigration and health care for the poor.

I think clever people think that poor people are stupid.

There's an unhealthy obsession in America with royalty and the class system.

Because I have a little bit more, that means I'm better than you? No. Unacceptable.

I deeply detest social distinction and snobbery, and in that lies my strong aversion to titular honours.

Ageism is as odious as racism and sexism.

I try to not be or associate with elitists.

Racism and discrimination of any kind have no place in football.

For as long as the power of America's diversity is diminished by acts of discrimination and violence against people just because they are black, Hispanic, Asian, Jewish, Muslim or gay, we still must overcome.

Defeating racism, tribalism, intolerance and all forms of discrimination will liberate us all, victim and perpetrator alike.

I want nothing to do with privilege.

I think that racism has gotten more subtle, and it's not even racism anymore: it's placism. Like where you live or whether you went to community college or Harvard, and it exists within the race.

Every type of discrimination whether social or cultural, whether based on sex, race, social condition, language or religion, is to be overcome and eradicated as contrary to God's intent.

I am absolutely opposed to any discrimination on account of race, color, or religion.

All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.

Doesn't make any difference who we are or what we are, there's always somebody to look down on.

Racism must be fought - there are no two ways about it.

We live in a classist, racist, homophobic society into which we are very assimilated, that's all. I'm not really proud about that.

You know what should be banned? Stuff that's whack. The world is controversial. The world is classist. The world is racist.

I have suffered racial prejudice, and I know how painful it is. People need to take this issue more seriously and engage in this fight against racism.

I think we should not accept and tolerate racism anywhere, in any game, whether it's a friendly game or a World Cup final, or it's a Champions League final.

I'm someone very interested in diversity, equity, social justice, and getting rid of white supremacy.

When I go back to Essex, where I grew up, I'm still appalled by the homophobia and casual racism and aggression. I live in Lewisham, in south London, and though it might look a bit rough, it's a diverse, friendly neighbourhood.