Thinking Allowed Citizenship
Feb 26, 2020
Professor of Sociology of Education, Carol Vincent, discusses how children are taught about 'fundamental British values' and the potential celebration of reductionist symbols of Britishness. Associate Professor David Bartram critically examines the UK citizenship test and its impact on immigrants' participation in British political and civic life. The podcast explores the challenges and implications of teaching fundamental British values in schools and controversies associated with representing British values.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The UK Citizenship Test: Promoting Integration or Stigmatization?
05:32 • 6min
Principles of British democracy and criticism of the citizenship test
11:38 • 2min
Teaching Fundamental British Values in Schools
13:14 • 6min
Representing British Values in Schools
19:28 • 9min