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Champion individual achievement in sport, not identity politics - Callum Breese
This mindset built on individual talent and greatness needs to be deeply encouraged. And not encroached by the cudgel of identity politics. It needs to be kicked out. And for good.
Woke Ethics and Liberal Authoritarianism: From Cancel Culture to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ideology - Jon Mills
Canadian philosopher and psychoanalyst Jon Mills explores the ethics of wokism, cancel culture and the psychopathology of popular culture.
Don't cancel Russian art, music and history – Callum Breese
Callum Breese writes about why we must separate the brutal acts of the Russian regime with Russian people more broadly.
If the Met is serious about rebuilding public trust, it could start by respecting fundamental rights - Jeremiah Igunnubole
Jeremiah Igunnubole writes about how the current discourse about public mistrust of the police focuses so much on inclusion and diversity - and high-profile scandals - that it understates the key performance metric for any Met Chief: the reduction of crime.
Why cultural capital isn’t an elitist myth - Cecilia Adekoya
Cecilia Adekoya writes about why building cultural capital is important for students, especially students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
A Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut: The Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Action Plan - Ben Sears
Ben Sears writes about the possibly counterproductive measures the Welsh Government are taking in the name of anti-racism.
The workplace has become a central space of morality in our society. Why is this? - Vicki Robinson
Columnist Vicki Robinson explores why the corporate world is increasingly becoming the domain where moral and political issues are contested and enforced.
Big corporations have embraced identity politics. What’s that really about? - Vicki Robinson
Columnist Vicki Robinson investigates the diversity strategies of big-tech companies and looks at how these companies have accrued power over time and could be a rival to the nation-state.
Azeem Rafiq & Institutional Racism - Callum Breese
Columnist Callum Breese looks at the conversation surrounding the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.
Jesy Nelson and ‘Blackfishing’ - Callum Breese
Popstar Jesy Nelson has come under fire recently for ‘blackfishing’. Columnist Callum Breese explores what this term means and how it applies to social media.
The Left’s Issue with Setting Boundaries - Vicki Robinson
Columnist Vicki Robinson explores how physical borders touch into questions of social integration and identity.
How to be Colourblind: A Blind Person’s Perspective - Worthie Springer
Worthie Springer gives his perspective on a what he thinks a true colourblind society looks like. Living his life as a blind person, Worthie Springer has learnt how to extricate a person’s character from their identity.
Quiet please, the adults are talking!: Education shouldn’t be a political nightmare - James Forsdyke
Student James Forsdyke critiques the current methods of the government for assessing student capability and tries to find ways to open up routes to success to all.
Is diversity and inclusion the cure to failures in the NHS? I don’t think so - Callum Breese
Does the NHS need to increase minority representation to account for disparities? Is the NHS systemically failing those of minority backgrounds? Columnist Callum Breese investigates these questions.
Artistic and creative freedom must be upheld; even if it means tackling taboo subjects - Callum Breese
The Rolling Stones have recently come under fire for lyrics detailing the Slave Trade in their song, Brown Sugar. Columnist Callum Breese investigates whether these lyrics were hurtful and offensive or seeking to elevate a history that needs to be remembered?
At what point does disliking someone’s politics turn into discrimination? - Vicki Robinson
Columnist Vicki Robinson asks herself what can be done to aid conversations between ‘both sides of the coin’ in political discussions.
Examining Empire: Why the public need to be involved - Vicki Robinson
With the rise of the BLM movement, British institutions have made decisions to re-examine their roles and history in empire. Vicki Robinson explores why the British public must be involved in this conversation.
Systemic Racism: The Ghost Hunt Continues - Philip Miles
Philip Miles explores what is meant by ‘systemic racism’. Does it exist in the way we know it? What can explain disparities and disproportionalities? Or are we just ghost-hunting for racism here?
Love Lost For Labour. To Renew Or Not To Renew My Membership? That Is The Question - James Forsdyke
Incoming Oxford undergraduate, James Forsdyke, reflects on his membership with the Labour Party.
Should Critical Race Theory be mandated in American schools? - Brian Totey
Brian Totey assesses whether critical race theory should be a mandatory part of children’s education. Totey makes contrasts between this ideology and the liberal tradition of racism being taught in schools.