Presenter(s): Nana Adjepong – Political Science
Co presenter(s): Kebret Ketema
Faculty Mentor(s): Avinnash Tiwari
Oral Session 2M
Research Area: Social Science
Narrative is an important weapon that has been continuously used against minorities. This can be proven by taking a look at historical examples of false narratives being purposefully used to take power away from such groups. This has had lasting ramifications, and is a factor in the problem these groups face today. One main example of this is the creation of the “black savage” which in turn has led to inescapable stereotypes that still exist to this day. This affects the way African Americans are seen today, and in turn serves as a barrier for them, despite this being a stereotype created in the past.