Another century, another witch-hunt: this time it’s poor Muslim women

Dr Abby Day, Reader of Race, Faith & Culture in the Department of Sociology, writes in The Conversation  that ‘Poor, uneducated, housebound women appear to be almost wholly responsible for the lack of integration of some Muslim communities in Britain. At least, that seems to be the finding of a new report on social cohesion, carried out by Dame Louise … Continue reading Another century, another witch-hunt: this time it’s poor Muslim women

Sociology & Music Film Club Screening: ‘Babylon’ (1981)

Powerful portrayal of life for West Indian youths in London in the early 1980s. DJ for Brixton reggae sound system ‘Ital Lion Sound’, Blue (Brinsley Forde) is getting ready for the local sound system showdown with rival crew, Jah Shaka. But as the day of the competition approaches, Blue suddenly sees his life falling apart. … Continue reading Sociology & Music Film Club Screening: ‘Babylon’ (1981)