Empire 18. The Empire Implodes
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Nov 22, 2022 Sathnam Sanghera, author of "Empireland," joins the conversation to dissect the lasting impacts of British imperialism on contemporary Britain. They delve into the complexities of teaching imperial history within schools and the urgent need for reform. The discussion highlights the diverse voices navigating these narratives and the personal stories behind immigration policies from the post-war era. Sanghera also reflects on the socioeconomic disparities within British Asian communities and calls for a nuanced understanding of this rich yet complicated history.
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Death Threats for Writing About Empire
- Sathnam Sanghera receives death threats for writing about the British Empire.
- Historians who write about the same topic, but are white, do not receive the same backlash.
Brown People Writing About Empire
- Brown people writing about imperial history is a recent phenomenon.
- This challenges established narratives and upsets people with strong connections to the British Empire.
Confrontation at Literary Festival
- Anita Anand shares an anecdote about a man confronting her about the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
- He wore a ribbon from the regiment involved, highlighting the raw emotions surrounding this historical event.
