Understanding Locality and Identity

Understanding Locality and Identity

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Social Studies, History, Philosophy

10th Grade - University

Hard

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Aiden Montgomery

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Taiye Selasi challenges the concept of nationality, arguing that identity is shaped by local experiences rather than countries. She introduces the idea of being 'multilocal' and proposes a three-step test focusing on rituals, relationships, and restrictions to better understand one's identity. Through personal anecdotes and case studies, Selasi highlights the limitations of national identity and emphasizes the importance of human experience.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker find inaccurate about her introductions during the book tour?

They incorrectly state her nationality.

They ignore her cultural background.

They focus on her professional achievements.

They often mention her as a citizen of the world.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization does the speaker have about countries during her master's degree?

Countries are natural and singular entities.

Countries are irrelevant to human identity.

Countries are invented concepts.

Countries are eternal and unchanging.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker propose as a more meaningful question than 'Where are you from?'

What is your nationality?

Where are you a local?

What is your cultural background?

Where do you live?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the three 'R's proposed by the speaker?

Restrictions

Regions

Relationships

Rituals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the identity of her friend Olu?

Olu is purely Nigerian.

Olu is a local of Lagos and Berlin.

Olu is restricted by his German identity.

Olu is a citizen of the world.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the concept of 'going back' to a country?

Returning to a country is a myth because places and people change.

Countries remain unchanged over time.

It is always possible to return to one's birthplace.

Going back is essential for maintaining cultural identity.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply about the power dynamics of countries?

Countries with ambiguous power are less significant.

Countries with less power are more culturally diverse.

Countries with more power are more influential.

Countries with more power have more complex identities.

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