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1. From what source was Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's essay We Should All Be Feminists adapted?

Adichie notes in her introduction that the essay is a modified version of a TED Talk Adichie had given at TEDxEuston in December 2012. TEDxEuston is a yearly conference focused on Africa in which "speakers from diverse fields deliver concise talks aimed at challenging and inspiring Africans and friends of Africa" (3).

2. What was the topic of Adichie's previous talk entitled "The Danger of the Single Story" (3)?

Adichie states that a few years before speaking at the TEDxEuston conference, she had spoken at a different TED conference and had delivered a speech called "The Danger of the Single Story" (3). The talk had been centered around the manner in which stereotypes "limit and shape our thinking, especially about Africa" (3).

3. What was Adichie's reason for choosing the subject of feminism for her speech?

Adichie states, "I decided to speak about feminism because it is something I feel strongly about" (3). She also notes that a need exists in society for people to speak openly about the gender inequalities that exist, but that the word feminism often incites negative reactions. The goal of her choice of speech had been to address that particular problem. She states that she "hoped to start a necessary conversation" (3).

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