Intelligence Squared

Social Mobility and Making It in Modern Britain, with Hashi Mohamed and Razia Iqbal

Feb 11, 2020

Hashi Mohamed, a former child refugee and successful barrister, shares his extraordinary journey in this insightful discussion with BBC's Razia Iqbal. They tackle the nuances of social mobility, exploring the personal and systemic challenges faced by individuals from underprivileged backgrounds. Hashi reflects on the title of his book, 'People Like Us', addressing issues of identity, belonging, and alienation. The conversation also delves into the significance of cultural capital and the role of advocacy in shaping opportunities for success in modern Britain.

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Intro

2min

From Refugee to Barrister: A Journey of Social Mobility

3min

Exploring 'People Like Us': Identity and Social Mobility

17min

Navigating Social and Cultural Capital for Success

5min

Navigating Identity and Ambition

15min

Navigating Change: Reflections on Politics and Advocacy

2min

This episode is an exploration of social mobility and inequality in contemporary Britain, featuring Hashi Mohamed, author of People Like Us. Hashi came to the UK aged nine, a refugee from the Somali civil war. He attended some of the country's worst schools and was raised exclusively on state benefits. Yet today he is a successful barrister with an Oxford degree. In conversation with the BBC's Razia Iqbal, he looks back at his own experiences and asks what they can tell us about social mobility - or the lack of it - in Britain today.

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