99 Quotes by Munira Mirza

The most anyone could reasonably say about institutional racism is that the 'evidence is far from conclusive.

Certainly, 'creativity' has been a vital plank of New Labour strategy. It not only hands out money with the enthusiasm of a Medici, but also invites the talented arts world into the very heart of government.

Being falsely accused of racism is, at best, unpleasant and at worst, can destroy a career.

A civilised society ought to make ample provision for everyone, no matter their background, to enjoy the arts and culture.

For so long, Arab culture has been misconceived by the western mindset as exotic, or more recently, as dangerous, so spaces like Mathaf are vital for asserting a sense of connectedness.

The people who fund the arts, provide the arts, and research the arts have all produced a consensus about the value of what they do, which hardly anyone challenges. But do the numbers add up? For all the claims made about the arts, how accurate are they?

It would, of course, be wrong to say that the arts have no social value. They have tremendous power and can often, indirectly, make our world a better place to live in.

A well-run, well-stocked library with access to great books as well as the Internet is essential.

Religiosity amongst younger Muslims is not about following their parents' cultural traditions, but rather, their interest in religion is more politicized.