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Generally, the most well-known books by Writers of Color focus on “othered” experiences, while white authors are valued for having “normal” experiences. Muslim Women Authors, for instance, are more valued when writing about their experiences of facing discrimination or their experiences of wearing the Hijab.

This limits their talent and leads to what Chimamanda Bangladesh Email List Ngozi Adichie calls the single story, in which the work of minority authors is used merely to highlight. While a Writer of Color might choose to talk about their marginalized experiences, this expectation prevents Writers of Color from speaking about broader issues or interests. Writers of Color shouldn’t feel the need to write about their experiences or to cater to a white audience, they should be able to write and publish whatever they want.



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