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Why we need better stories

Sally Murphy · TED

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The histories of particular places, events, eras often boil down in the popular imagination to a handful of stories from a handful of perspectives. Irish cultural historian Sally Murphy explains why it's as important to tell the story of a grandmother who rallied in support of Ireland's first woman president Mary Robinson as it is to tell the story of Robinson herself. She argues that sharing the diverse stories of the oft-forgotten figures on the sidelines is a more useful, inclusive way to look at the world and to envision an equitable future.

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Institution
TED
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Speaker
Sally Murphy
Year
2022
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History
Source
TED
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