"Show a people as one thing, as only one thing, over and over again, and that is what they become." — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie What happens when we only hear one story about a particular situation? If we only hear about a people, place or situation from one point of view, we risk accepting one experience as the whole truth. We face the danger of a single story:
You may or may not have heard about the "single story". Without realising it, we all stereo-type each other - we all have assumptions which are based on our encounters with other people, based on the visions we see on TV and social media, based on the experiences we have had throughout our lives. This can apply to cultures, gender, people with health or mental health problems, etc. We must seek "diverse perspectives" — seek out the other stories. Telling the stories that only we can tell about our experiences, hopes and fears - this then helps break down the power of cliches and stereotypes.
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AuthorLisa Sabey, Administrator at Global Education Derby Archives
May 2019
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