One of us

Perspective Media
October 20, 2024

THIS WEEK’S DEEP DIVE
One of us
BY NICOLA ROLLOCK

Nicola Rollock explores the intricate relationship between race and social class, drawing from personal experience and academic research. Focusing on middle class Black Caribbean families navigating the education system, Rollock reveals how class privileges and racial barriers coexist, challenging simplistic views of both race and class in contemporary society.

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People

Q&A with Robert Peston

ITV's political editor Robert Peston discusses his book “Bust?”, offering insights on the current state of Western economies and societies. From the impact of AI to geopolitical tensions, Peston provides a realistic yet not entirely pessimistic view of our future. He also reflects on his career, personal influences and the importance of engaging with youth through his Speakers for Schools initiative.

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“I am not glum. I am just a realist about the imperative for us to face up to the risks we face, and for governments to do more to prepare and protect”

Comment

Our low-down on big issues

Beware Project Fear

Peter Phelps explores how modern politicians exploit fear to distract from real global threats. Drawing parallels from pop culture and historical speeches, Phelps argues that our leaders are fostering division and hatred rather than addressing pressing issues like climate change. He warns that this manipulation of fear is eroding democratic values and our ability to confront genuine challenges.

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It's not fear itself but what we allow ourselves to be made afraid of that is the primary cause of suffering

Culture

Author Interview: Hanna Pylväinen

Author Hanna Pylväinen discusses her strict Laestadian Lutheran upbringing, her departure from the faith, and the fifteen-year journey of researching and writing her novel "The End of Drum-Time". Exploring themes of religious fervour, cultural appropriation and the birth of new faiths, Pylväinen offers unique insights into the complexities of belief, identity, and storytelling.

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“I wish I could tell people that I was a rebel child who saw through all the bullshit from an early age”

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