The Danger of a Single Story

The Danger of a Single Story is a TED Talk delivered by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in 2009.[1] In the talk, she expressed her concern that accepting one version of a story perpetrates myths and stereotypes[2] because it fails to recognise the complexities of human life and situations.[3] She argued that under-representation of the layers that make up a person's identity or culture deprives them of their humanity.[2][3]

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  • Wagner, Erica (3 November 2015). "Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I Wanted To Claim My Own Name'". British Vogue. London, UK. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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