Award winning, weekly political podcast exploring the local and global politics of race & class from a sociological perspective. Out every Tuesday !! Presenter: Dr Chantelle Jessica Lewis Executive Producer: George Ofori-Addo Design: Evelyn Miller
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In this episode series producers - Chantelle Lewis, Maia Holterman-Entwistle, Sharri Plonski and the inimitable George ‘Adders’ Ofori-Addo - reflect on the evolution of season two of ‘ Material Crimes.’ We discuss the incredible work of contributors, the arc of infrastructural violence across the episodes and the powerful struggles at the centre of…
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Material Crimes returns with a brand new series. Material Crimes is brought to you by Surviving Society Productions. Executively Produced by Dr Chantelle Jessica Lewis George Ofori - Addo Sharri Plonski Maia Holtermann-Entwistle Design by Evelyn Miller Edited by George Ofori - Addo
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Gaza, Identity & Solidarity with Ala Sirriyeh & Aaron Winter
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In this episode of Surviving Society, in collaboration with the Identities Podcast, Ala Sirriyeh and Aaron Winter discuss their thoughts and experiences in the 10 months since 7 October and what has occurred in Gaza and globally, including on UK university campuses, as colleagues and friends in an ongoing dialogue, scholars and educators working on…
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E191 Bev Skeggs: Reflections On Class & Capitalism in the 21st century
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Bev Skeggs is one of our best ever thinkers on formations of class and gender and her archive is now live! In this episode we reflect on Bev’s incredible career and we take a deep dive into corruption, class and capitalism.Useful Links https://bevskeggs.com/
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Episode 6: Keir Monteith KC on Racial Bias in the Judiciary
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In the final episode of the series, Keir joined us to talk about the Racial Bias and the Bench report which explored the negative racial attitudes and practices in the justice system in England and Wales. Welcome to this collaborative two-part series with the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity at the University of Manchester. In these episodes we …
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Recorded from the Walthamstow anti-fascist response 7th August 2024, Chantelle reflects on the presence of love and solidarity , amongst the crowd of 10,000 people.
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Episode 5: Claire Alexander on The Asian Gang Revisited
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Shamim Miah and Ajmal Hussain join us to interview Claire about returning to her research on Muslim men and the construction of the Asian Gang in Britain over 20 years on. This episodes looks at changing identities of the original participants as they transition into adulthood in the context of the War on Terror, 'grooming gangs' and increased Isla…
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Episode 4: Remi Joseph-Salisbury on Security Services and Policing in UK Universities
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In this episode, Remi joined us to discuss the 'Whose campus, whose security?' report which highlights students’ views on, and experiences with, security services and police on UK university campuses. *please note that this episode was recorded before the latest global student uprisings (2024) Welcome to this collaborative two-part series with the …
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Episode 3: Racism, Health Inequalities & COVID-19 With James Nazroo & Laia Becares
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In this episode we hear from James and Laia on ethnic inequalities in health. We look back on what happened during COVID-19 and the racisms prevalent across the impacts and responses from governments Welcome to this collaborative two-part series with the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity at the University of Manchester. In these episodes we explo…
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Episode 2: Dharmi Kapadia on Ethnic Inequalities Mental Health
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We talk to Dharmi about ethnic inequalities in mental health service in Britain. Dharmi explores the impact of racism, austerity and COVID-19 for access to support, advice and care. Welcome to this collaborative two-part series with the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity at the University of Manchester. In these episodes we explore the research co…
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Episode 1: Adam Elliot-Cooper on Black Resistance to British Policing
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Adam returned to the studio to explore the history of Black resistance to British policing in Britain. Adam connects how global resistance to imperial cultures from the 20th century have helped to shape contemporary activist movements like Black Lives Matter. Welcome to this collaborative two-part series with the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity…
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Surviving Society returns with a second collaborative series with the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity based at the University of Manchester, also known as CODE.
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Episode 10: Caribbean Food Systems with Sarah Bharath
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Sarah discusses “development”, gender, and food systems, as well as talks about her work as an agroecologist who is directly working with farmers to build community and promote regenerative agriculture. Link: https://www.sarahbharath.com/ These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, ju…
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Episode 9: The Maya Land Struggle with Pablo Mis
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Pablo gives an overview of the land rights victory won by the Maya people in the Caribbean Court of Justice, Indigenous governance, and the complexities of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent. Link: https://www.facebook.com/mayaleadersofsouthernbelize/?locale=en_GB These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots …
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Episode 8: Garifuna Resistance with Kimberly Palmer
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In this episode, Kim shares her research on Garifuna resistance to land privatisation and dispossession in Honduras. The conversation also illustrates the significance of ancestral memory and cultural survival. Link: https://www.escr-net.org/member/organizacion-fraternal-negra-hondurena-ofraneh These episodes feature activists and scholars who are …
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Episode 7: Deaf Inclusion and Activism Ian Dhanoolal
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Ian provides an overview of his research/activism on the realities and challenges of Deaf people in the Caribbean. He also provides insight into the colonial politics of sign language. Link: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/12/30/deaf-activist-ian-dhanoola-wins-hard-head-award/ These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of gr…
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Episode 6: Migration and Belonging with Tivia Collins
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In this episode, Tivia discusses her research with migrant women on borders and (non)belonging in the Caribbean, as well as the power relations and political economy of intra-regional movement. Link: https://www.tiviacollins.com/ These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, an…
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Episode 5: Trans and Queer Realities with Rae Alibey
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In this episode, Rae offers both personal and political insight into the realities, struggles, and forms of trauma and dehumanisation experienced by queer and trans people across the Caribbean. Link: https://caisott.org/meet-our-team/#:~:text=Rae%20Alibey%20(she/her) These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassro…
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Episode 4: The New JEWEL Movement with Tessa Barry
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In this episode, Tessa introduces and discusses her personal connection to Grenada’s New JEWEL Movement. The conversation focuses on the revolutionary government’s programme of women’s empowerment, agricultural self-sufficiency, and political education. Link: https://www.facebook.com/tessa.barry.581?mibextid=hu50Ix These episodes feature activists …
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Episode 3: Indigenous Future-making with Filiberto Penados
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In this episode, Filiberto discusses the inextricable links between colonial power and modernity, as well as race, dispossession, and capitalism, whilst providing insight into the realities of Indigenous people. Link: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/a-beginners-guide-to-building-better-worlds These episodes feature activists and scholars who a…
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Episode 2: Decolonisation and Modernity with Deanne Bell
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In this episode, Deanne addresses social suffering, indifference, and decolonisation through the poignant question of: “How can we, as humans, become emancipated from colonial constructions of race and class?” Link: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/research/researchers-revealed/deanne-bell These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontline…
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Episode 1: The Crucible of Modernity with Johannah-Rae Reyes
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In this episode, Johannah, as co-producer and co-host, introduces the series and provides a general overview of the complexities, challenges, and diverse forms of resistance that define the Caribbean. Links: https://caisott.org/mapping-injustice/ and https://caisott.org/sign-together-project/ Summary These episodes feature activists and scholars wh…
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These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimate…
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S1/ E6 Can the Museum be a Site of (Anti-Colonial) Resistance?
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Chantelle and Kelechi interview Lennon Mhishi about the ‘Re-connecting "Objects’ project at the Pitt Rivers Mueseum (University of Oxford). We explore the functioning of museums as ‘containers’, consisting of colonial collections as products of violence, extraction and dispossession. https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/reconnecting-objects Summary:In this ser…
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S1/E5 Medical Colonial Photography in Malawi & Sudan
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Chantelle and Kelechi interview Chimwemwe Phiri about her PhD research based on the colonial histories and ethical dimensions of medical photography, questions of ownership, and the afterlives of archival material. https://www.blackhealthandhumanities.org Summary:In this series we introduce the work of researchers from the Black Health and the Huma…
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