Culture and media
Taking our cue from Raymond Williams’ ‘culture is ordinary’, we explore how politics works through old and new media, books, film, stage and screen, music and sport – prioritising the grassroots voices democratising creative channels of communication.
Taking our cue from Raymond Williams’ ‘culture is ordinary’, we explore how politics works through old and new media, books, film, stage and screen, music and sport – prioritising the grassroots voices democratising creative channels of communication.
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Can video games change the world?
Siobhán McGuirk introduces our series on the politics of video games by asking ‘can video games change the world?
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BBC: the case for reform
Perceptions of bias at the BBC are on the rise. Natalie Fenton of the Media Reform Coalition puts forward the case for reform
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Whose history? Why the People’s History Museum is vital
Against high-profile claims that museums should be ‘neutral’ spaces, Danielle Child celebrates the People’s History Museum
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We need to decolonise museums
Decolonising the museum is a pathway to decolonising society. We must start by providing more honest accounts of our past, says Subhadra Das
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Moving the goalposts in women’s football
Alex Culvin analyses the rapid growth of the game – and the barriers that remain for professional players
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Croatia: against modern football?
Andrew Hodges examines football fan activism and organising in Croatia – a powerful, politicised and unpredictable battle between the left and the far right
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Is football coming home to racist England?
‘Home’ is not a simple place. Sivamohan Valluvan and Malcolm James explore the complex relationship between nationalism, race and belonging in the beautiful game.
