We’ve been discussing the idea of perception and how there is often more than one side to a story. As you watch this Ted talk keep that in mind. What does she mean by a single story being dangerous? What is the best way to combat it?

The Danger of a Single Story

https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en

Response Essay #1: Responding to “The Danger of a Single Story”

We’ve been discussing the idea of perception and how there is often more than one side to a story. As you watch this Ted talk keep that in mind. What does she mean by a single story being dangerous? What is the best way to combat it?

In this response essay, your job is to explain what the speaker is trying to get the audience to understand. What is the main idea behind her talk? How can you connect this to a wider audience or to your own life?