Beyond Stereotypes…
Chimamanda Adichie is an incredible woman and author. I am compelled to share the video below as she has poignantly discussed what she has coined the “danger of a single story”. In the video below Ms. Adichie states:
The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story…The consequence of a single story is this: it robs people of dignity. It makes our recognition of a single humanity difficult… Stories matter. Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign, but stories can also be used to empower and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a people but stories can also repair that broken dignity.
Michel Foucault simply states “if you only ever decide to watch one video in order to understand the global imbalance of news and the skewed and incredibly simplified perception of the perceived ‘other’ make sure it is this one.”
PAASSC will continue to 1) provide support for African American children in their journey as they learn and embrace the Chinese culture and 2) increase the awareness of non-native Chinese speakers of the benefits of a bilingual education. Our goal is to continue to build bridges as we move away from sharing a single story.
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