Synopsis
What future does the idea of multiculturalism have in Britain? As the politicians debate, Laurie interviews Britain's leading cultural theorist, Stuart Hall.
- Programme: Thinking Allowed
- Episode: Stuart Hall
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Sociology | What is identity? | Aspects of identity and the associated cultural characteristics: ethnicity, gender (including non-binary and trans identity), social class, sexuality, age, disability. Fluid identities.
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