L1 Bloc 2Social and ethnic identity and conflict in Britain (1918-2011)

John Mullen

Teaching blog

Administrative information, links to articles and videos etc., marks and so on. Also, sometimes, the class in MP3 format.

http://johncmullen.blogspot.com

Main theme(s)Week 1Introduction to the course: definitions, stereotypes, identities. Social divisions in Britain today.Week 2History of identity and conflicts at work before 1945. Taff Vale, the General strike, the hungry thirties.Week 3Identities and conflicts at work after 1945. The post-war boom, Thatcherism, working in Britain in the 21st century.Week 4National identities in Scotland and WalesWeek 5Northern Ireland: community and conflictWeek 6DST

SPNA

The changing of the Guard

Royal Ascot

Henley

Eton college

Hampton Court Palace

Windsor

The Boat Race

Why does Britain notJoin the Euro?

Why does France not use miles?

Jelly

Trifle

Fish and chip shop

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