Response to Danger of a Single Story – Manal Masood

I’ve watched this video before in a class during freshman year. We were shown this video so we could understand each other better and to get us used to living in such a diverse environment. Rewatching it now and keeping in mind the context of why this video was assigned to us before our project, I realize this could also be applied to the artists who need to make sure they realize the responsibility they have while showcasing their work. They are responsible to not paint a concept or culture with a single paintbrush. A very prominent example would be that of how Africa is seen because of the stereotypes promoted by the media. It is important for artists to show the real truth they believe in, not only what the majority of people would want to see and accept. It is normal for people to be subjective about certain things, but it is important to be mindful so to convey the truth as fully as possible.

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