Homework
The theory of the looking-glass self helps explain that how you think other people view you influences your view of yourself.
In this Ted Talk video, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie cautions us to not reduce ourselves or others to a "single story." Why might it be important to see a complete picture of others and ourselves?
For your homework, you will explore your experience with watching the video on the danger of a single story. You will consider whether you can relate to any aspect of the experiences described. You will also examine what aspects of your identity you would like people to know more about.
Ted Talk Conferences Video "The danger of a single story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2009).
1) Using the theory of the looking-glass self, describe how your sense of self has been influenced by those around you.
2) Based on your experience from watching the video on the danger of a single story, explain whether you can relate to any aspect of what Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shared.
3) Explain what aspects of your identity you would like people to know about.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.