TRIGGERnometry Starkey, Racism and Cancel Culture with Katharine Birbalsingh
Jul 8, 2020
Katharine Birbalsingh, Headmistress and founder of Michaela Community School, delves into the intricate relations between education and controversial figures like David Starkey. She critiques the effects of cancel culture on free speech, emphasizing the need for open dialogue about race and history. Birbalsingh also discusses the influence of 'woke' ideologies in education and advocates for a balanced approach that fosters personal responsibility. Her insights challenge listeners to rethink racism and activism, urging genuine engagement over performative gestures.
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Starkey's History of Racist Comments
- David Starkey has made numerous racist comments over many years, emboldened by a lack of consequences.
- Katharine Birbalsingh, despite liking Starkey personally, acknowledges the pattern of racism.
The Spectrum of Racism
- The term "racism" encompasses a wide spectrum of behavior, from minor prejudice to extreme hatred.
- Starkey's racism, while not equating him to Hitler, goes beyond everyday biases.
Starkey on Statues and Churchill
- Starkey dismisses concerns about statues, arguing slavery wasn't comparable to the Holocaust.
- He agrees with Churchill's view that Indians couldn't govern themselves.
