ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dominant narrative

Do you like stories? A dominant narrative is like a story that most people believe or tell about something. It's kind of like a bossy story that everyone thinks is true. It can be about anything, like a person, group of people, or idea.

For example, have you heard the story that boys are better at sports than girls? That's a dominant narrative that some people believe, even though it's not true. The story is so bossy that people might believe it and not give girls a chance to play sports.

There are many dominant narratives that people believe about the world and people. Some of them are good, and some of them are bad. But it's important to learn about them because they can influence the way we think and act. By understanding them, we can think more critically and make our own decisions instead of just believing what someone else tells us.
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