Synopsis
A discussion with presenter and author Mohsin Hamid explores concepts of identity and belonging. They discuss the idea of citizenship and how we see ourselves as fitting into today's society.
- Programme: HARDtalk
- Episode: 12/03/2018
- Channel: BBC News
- Broadcast year: 2018
- Sociology | What is culture? | The relative nature of culture, norms and values. Types of culture: subculture, high culture, popular culture, global culture, consumer culture, cultural diversity, cultural hybridity.
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