Is freedom of speech under attack? "In my fiction, I don’t like to hide," says Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a fierce advocate for free speech in an increasingly restricted world.
My disbelief when I read the news
Warning: In her famous TED Talk, The Danger of a Single Story, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (above) argues that books and storytelling have the power to shape how we see others — and that reading diverse stories is essential for a more nuanced understanding of the world. Glossary
Icon - A person or thing considered worthy of worship.
Cancel Culture - The act of withdrawing support for a person or entity because of their actions or views.
Wokeness - A slang word meaning concerned, or even over-concerned, by social injustice or discrimination.
Sanctimony - Acting as if one is morally superior to others.
Entitled - Believing oneself to be deserving of privileges or special treatment.
Gender Ideology - Ideas regarding women, men and alternative gender identities.
Discriminatory Equity Ideology - Any idea that acknowledges structural inequalities based on race, sex, or national origin.
Constitution - A document that sets out the fundamental rules according to which a country is governed, which are usually difficult to change.
Virtue-signalling - Presenting yourself as a good and righteous person, through your words or actions.