Quote by Grace Hopper

I handed my passport to the immigration officer, and he looked at it and looked at me and said, 'What are you?'

I handed my passport to the immigration officer, and he look

Summary

This quote speaks to the inherent complexity of human identity and the issue of racial or ethnic ambiguity. The immigration officer's question uncovers a moment of tension where the person's appearance does not neatly align with the assigned category on their passport. The quote highlights the struggle individuals may face in trying to fit into predefined boxes and the deeper questions it raises about the fluid nature of identity and the limitations of labeling.

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Immigration You He Me Said Passport

By Grace Hopper

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