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They consolidate memory, shape
emotions, cue heuristics and biases
in judgment, influence in-group/out-
group distinctions, and may affect
the fundamental content of personal
identity,” it states.
Meanwhile Octavia Utley’s curriculum
at the Yale-New Haven Teacher’s
Institute explored this tradition in
Africa. She found that storytelling
throughout history made it possible for
African cultures to pass on knowledge,
history and experiences from one
generation to the next, manifesting
itself in different ways and serving
many purposes.
“It was used to interpret the universe,
resolve natural and physical
phenomena, teach morals, maintain
culture values, pass on methods of
survival and praise God,” said Utley in
her paper titled “Keeping the tradition
of African storytelling alive”.
This data tells us that a story is not
just a story. Narratives have shaped
societies, and the world has been
significantly affected by the stories we
have told about each other. Collectively
we have all in some way contributed to
bias stories without due consideration
of its consequences.
So how do we change our views from
what was instilled in us as children,
and how do we ensure the next
generation do not stereotype others?
There are many layers to unravel and
now is the time to review our attitudes
and perceptions of others. We need
to challenge our internal and exported
narrative because this is where
behaviour change begins. Parents,
in particular, need to be mindful
about the type of stories they tell their
children, and be aware of books they
are reading.
Now is the time for the people of
Africa to tell a new story. Tell the world
about our unique heritage, majestic
views, vibrant fashion and tasty foods.
Tell them about our talented youth,
our humanitarians, our innovations,
and our uniquely African projects. Tell
them about our beautiful conservation,
our marine research and deep-sea
exploration. Tell them about our braais
and distinct kwaito music, about our
doeks and our love for everything Afro.
Because we are 54 strong, hard-
working nations trying to build a better
Africa for our children. We will ensure
that we empower them through our
new stories and help them grow into
good people without prejudice.
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