Chimamanda Adichie talks about the danger of a single story. This was very interesting to hear how one story can shape a person's thoughts and opinions about a person, place or thing (yes, a noun!! lol). A single story is like looking at a work of art in just one angle and not changing then developing your thoughts and opinions off of just that one angle not trying to learn more about it. This is how stereotypes can develop and just false ideas about a people or a culture. I like the way Adichie makes you think in terms of a single story that you have developed through your own experiences. How ignorant we may be to a certain culture or race. This is a thought-provoking idea that should allow us to look into ourselves and become more open-minded when it comes to people or places. Check this video out and see what I'm talking about.
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