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3.9: “The Danger of a Single Story” By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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    Here, you will find the reading "The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    The articles are .docx. file or posted on a website. I recommend either printing it our, or annotating the digital copy on your computer, or taking notes on the story on a separate piece of paper.

    While reading the articles, keep these questions/ideas in mind:

    • What is identity?
    • What aspect of identity does the author discuss?
    • How has discrimination and stereotyping affected the construction of the author's' identity?
    • Have you ever been stereotyped or done stereotyping?
    • What does the concept of a "single story? mean to the author?
    • Has your identity changed or challenged due to someone else's ignorance?
    • Have you ever had an experience where you felt like your life was in a moment of change? How did you respond?

    Essay Topic

    As a reminder, your essay topic is: How are identities shaped/constructed? What factors shape the authors identity? What factors shape your own?

    (Example: "Identities are constructed through overcoming obstacles, becoming in-touch with one's culture, having a connection to one's family, and by accepting oneself for who they are." OR "Identities are shaped by our family, culture, religion, and education"

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    3.9: “The Danger of a Single Story” By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is shared under a not declared license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by LibreTexts.

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