EXTRA CREDIT: Culture and Stereotyping

Earn up to 10 points for watching the following video and then answering the questions below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg 

Answer the following questions about the video:

• What does Adichie mean when she talks about a ‘single story?’  In other words, what is a ‘single story?’
• Give two examples (from her lecture) of people who had a ‘single story’ about someone or someplace else.
• According to Adichie, what is the danger of a single story?
• Give an example of a ‘single story’ that you personally have or have had about another culture.  Be honest. (I am from China, and I am a student study at USA now)