Published In
The Pacific Sentinel
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-11-2024
Subjects
Colonialism, Satire, African culture
Abstract
This essay is a work of satire, in the style of the late Binyavanga Wainaina’s “How to Write About Africa” and Bright Alozie’s “How to Write About Nigeria” and “How to Write About African Women.” In this satirical homage, we explore the pesky stereotypes that often accompany Western perceptions and writings about African children. We hope that stereotypes satirically highlighted in this piece shed light on the dangers of a single story while advocating for the recognition of the humanity, agency, voices, and dignity of African children.
Rights
The Pacific Sentinel is a monthly student-run magazine at PSU. We seek to uplift student voices and advocate on behalf of the underrepresented. We analyze culture, politics, and daily life to continually take the dialogue further.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/43964
Citation Details
Bright Alozie and Randall Yesmont, “Five-Step Guide to Writing About African Children: A Satirical Homage to Decolonizing Our Minds and Challenging Stereotypes,” The Pacific Sentinel, January 11, 2024, https://pacsentinel.com/five-step-guide-to-writing-about-african-children/
Description
The Pacific Sentinel is a monthly student-run magazine at PSU. We seek to uplift student voices and advocate on behalf of the underrepresented. We analyze culture, politics, and daily life to continually take the dialogue further.