To educate your reader about how stereotypes are harmful and how they can dehumanize or make it difficult for others to see the inherent dignity and humanity of individuals.
Essay #2: Identity
Background Videos:
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk “The Danger of a Single Story”
The Prompt:
After watching the video and considering Adichie’s warning about the danger of the single story, this essay assignment asks you to think about an aspect of your identity (who you are personally) that is misrepresented or stereotyped.
Your Goal:
To educate your reader about how stereotypes are harmful and how they can dehumanize or make it difficult for others to see the inherent dignity and humanity of individuals.
Some questions to consider as you brainstorm and write:
What are some of the stereotypes about you?
What are some of the misconceptions that people have about you?
Explain why the typical stereotype is harmful.
In two to three (typed and double spaced pages) explain why the stereotype represents an aspect of your identity in an inaccurate way and educate your readers about the reality of your experience.
If you want, you can share some anecdotes (brief personal stories) to illustrate/demonstrate the stereotype for your reader.
“It is impossible to talk about the single story without talking about power” (Adiche)
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