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.
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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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