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Adichie uses several episodes from her own life's story to deliver her powerful message. User your blog to reflect on Adichie's message . How do you view her message in terms of what you have learned in this module?
I really liked the TED video featuring Ms. Adichie and think her story is an immensely powerful one. If there is a really big issue that I have with our world today, it is the single story and the negative effects that it can have in all aspects of human existence. How many times have we seen the single narrative of a location, culture, people, group, or any other variance of human existence? Time and time again, single stories have been created and followed both unintentionally and for negative reasons.
The single story only amplifies the need for responsible story tellers who not only tell the story honestly and clearly, but also know the audience and the effect that the story can have on a particular audience. The authors of the books that Adichie read as a child are not necessarily to blame for the subject they wrote about and the subsequent feelings acquired by Adichie. These books were the only ones really available to Adichie at the time which unfortunately created a single story for her at such an impressionable age.
On the other hand, there are other storytellers who provide a single narrative/story that they know can deliver powerful images, thoughts, and half-truths about something that they themselves view very singularly. It is the responsibility of all humans to share stories truthfully and respectfully. There is so much to learn in this world that you cannot simply take the word of something or someone. Unfortunately, this happens too much today in our everyday lives and much of the single story narrative comes from the media.
As Adichie (2009) points out in her video, a single story can be used as a tool of power. A tool in which to control thoughts and opinions over those that don't know any better than what they see and hear in the media and from other "less than reputable" sources. Amazingly, Adichie was able to avoid the pitfall of the single story and took up interest in other forms of literature. This allowed her to see the whole story, not just the single one that can formulate so many assumptions and opinions.
As we look back this MSLD 521 module on how to "ignite action", we must remember our responsibilities as storytellers. We must follow a protocol that helps to eliminate the single story and help our audience to remember that not all stories (including our own at times) are the absolute way things are or should be. Even when telling a story, we must realize that our truth is not always someone else's truth. Most importantly and as Denning (2009) points out, "knowing our audience" can help to alleviate some of that pressure and help to avoid the delivering of a potentially negative single story.
References
Adichie, C. (2009, July). Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story. [Video File].
Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story#t-
729731
Denning, S (2011, July 25). The four stories you need to lead deep organizational change. Retrieved
from http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevedenning/2011/07/25/the-four-stories-you-need-to-lead-
deep-organizational-change
I really liked the TED video featuring Ms. Adichie and think her story is an immensely powerful one. If there is a really big issue that I have with our world today, it is the single story and the negative effects that it can have in all aspects of human existence. How many times have we seen the single narrative of a location, culture, people, group, or any other variance of human existence? Time and time again, single stories have been created and followed both unintentionally and for negative reasons.
The single story only amplifies the need for responsible story tellers who not only tell the story honestly and clearly, but also know the audience and the effect that the story can have on a particular audience. The authors of the books that Adichie read as a child are not necessarily to blame for the subject they wrote about and the subsequent feelings acquired by Adichie. These books were the only ones really available to Adichie at the time which unfortunately created a single story for her at such an impressionable age.
On the other hand, there are other storytellers who provide a single narrative/story that they know can deliver powerful images, thoughts, and half-truths about something that they themselves view very singularly. It is the responsibility of all humans to share stories truthfully and respectfully. There is so much to learn in this world that you cannot simply take the word of something or someone. Unfortunately, this happens too much today in our everyday lives and much of the single story narrative comes from the media.
As Adichie (2009) points out in her video, a single story can be used as a tool of power. A tool in which to control thoughts and opinions over those that don't know any better than what they see and hear in the media and from other "less than reputable" sources. Amazingly, Adichie was able to avoid the pitfall of the single story and took up interest in other forms of literature. This allowed her to see the whole story, not just the single one that can formulate so many assumptions and opinions.
As we look back this MSLD 521 module on how to "ignite action", we must remember our responsibilities as storytellers. We must follow a protocol that helps to eliminate the single story and help our audience to remember that not all stories (including our own at times) are the absolute way things are or should be. Even when telling a story, we must realize that our truth is not always someone else's truth. Most importantly and as Denning (2009) points out, "knowing our audience" can help to alleviate some of that pressure and help to avoid the delivering of a potentially negative single story.
References
Adichie, C. (2009, July). Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story. [Video File].
Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story#t-
729731
Denning, S (2011, July 25). The four stories you need to lead deep organizational change. Retrieved
from http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevedenning/2011/07/25/the-four-stories-you-need-to-lead-
deep-organizational-change
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