7.1 TED Talk: The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Learning Intentions In this section you will … ✓ Consider the issues of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. ✓ Reflect on assumptions about identity.
Before Viewing Think Pair Share
Think: Write down a definition for each of the following words: Ÿ Stereotype Ÿ Prejudice Ÿ Discrimination
Pair: Swap answers with a partner and come up with definitions that you can agree on.
Share: Report your answers to your class. Your teacher can write these definitions on the board. As a class, decide which definitions are the most accurate. You can use dictionaries to help you to make final decisions on the definitions.
24 First Viewing
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer. In this talk she explains how people often use a ‘single story’ about a person to decide what they think about that person. She explains how this approach can lead to stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination. Link: The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Search Terms: TED Talk The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
1. As you watch the talk, make notes on any examples that Adichie outlines of: (a) stereotypes (b) prejudice (c) discrimination
