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Citizenship - Laurie Taylor explores the way in which children are being taught about 'fundamental British values' and the process by which immigrants become British citizens.

Citizenship - Carol Vincent, Professor of Sociology of Education, explores the way in which children are being taught about β€˜fundamental British values’ such as democracy and tolerance. Does this government imposed requirement too easily result in a celebration of reductionist symbols and stereotypes of Britishness - 'tea and the Queen'? Also, David Bartram, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Leicester, takes a critical look at a UK β€˜citizenship process’ which subjects immigrants to a test designed to enhance their participation in British political and civic life. Does it work?

Producer: Jayne Egerton

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28 minutes

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Mon 2 Mar 2020 00:15

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Tea and the Queen? Fundamental British Values, Schools and Citizenship by Carol Vincent


The UK Citizenship Process: Political Integration or Marginalization? by David Bartram

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  • Wed 26 Feb 2020 16:00
  • Mon 2 Mar 2020 00:15

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