Faiza Shaheen
Academic and politician; inequality lead at NYU's Centre on International Cooperation and visiting professor at the LSE's International Inequalities Institute. Labour Party parliamentary candidate.
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Nov 26, 2023 • 34min
Know Your Place: Does Class Still Rule Britain? With Dr Faiza Shaheen
Dr. Faiza Shaheen, an academic and politician at NYU's Centre on International Cooperation, discusses the widening inequality in Britain, arguing that social mobility is in decline despite government claims. Together with Will Lloyd, a commissioning editor at the New Statesman, they critique the myth of meritocracy and highlight the barriers faced by working-class individuals. Shaheen offers a manifesto for change, advocating for a less hierarchical society and exploring necessary democratic reforms to foster genuine representation.
May 31, 2022 • 31min
Exploring global solutions to inequality (with Faiza Shaheen)
Dr. Faiza Shaheen discusses successful global strategies to reduce inequality including solidarity taxes in countries like Germany and Japan. She highlights the challenges faced by high-income nations and proposes bold policy ideas for green investment and child care. The conversation digs into historical elitism and colonial legacies, emphasizing the importance of grassroots movements and political will for progressive change.
