Ash Sarkar Meets Akala | Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
Ash Sarkar spoke to Akala about the white working class, conscious rap and politics, Britishness and his new book Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire.
Tag: identity politics
Long Read: Lessons for the Anti-Fascist Left From a White Supremacist Conference
Posing as a white supremacist, Matt Broomfield tried to learn how fascism works today and how to fight it. Here are some lessons for the anti-fascist left going undercover at a white supremacist conference.
Dangerous Women: Feminism, Class Struggle, and Self Care
Neoliberalism wants us to focus on feminism for the boardroom, to write radical women out of history, and to direct our politics inwards through 'self care'. Let's smash oppression instead.
Feminism, Fascism, and the Folly of a ‘Fair Fight’
Liberalism, alongside fascism, would have us shying away from physical confrontation on the grounds of identity. But a radical analysis of political power reveals that we must fight by any means necessary.
What’s So Great About Britain?
This week on NovaraFM, Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani are joined by Michael Walker and Zoe Gardner to discuss British identity and new models for citizenship.
The Hijab is More European Than the Tie: Islamophobia and Misogyny
On this week’s episode of KilljoyFM, Ray Filar is joined by Soofiya Andry, Lubaaba Alazami and Shahla Omar as they discuss Muslim feminisms, British identity, Prevent and imperialism
We Need To Talk About How Mental Health is Political
Shon Faye looks at the politics of mental illness. The biases of how it's defined, who gets diagnosed and how people affected can resist discrimination and cuts to vital services.
Gay Pride & Capitalism: What Is Pinkwashing?
As pride season approaches Shon Faye looks at how corporations and governments have co-opted the LGBT movement.
Trans People Need Feminism and Other Feminisms Need Us
Shon Faye on patriarchy, misogyny and why mainstream feminism has to include Trans women.
Against ‘Integration’
Ash Sarkar looks at recent comments by Professor Ted Cantle on segregation in the UK and explains why 'Integration' is a flawed and oppressive approach to understanding race.
Is it time to abolish masculinity?
With men responsible for so many of the world’s problems you could be forgiven for thinking there is no hope left for masculinity. But what is masculinity, how can it be understood and taken apart for better? Shon Faye gives their two cents. What do you think? Comment on the hashtag #ShonThisWay
What Does It Mean To Be Queer?
Is everyone transgender? Can straight people identify as queer?
Shon Faye asks: If queerness is defined by a rejection of labels how should queers differentiate and support the identities most vulnerable to patriarchal oppression?
Identity Politics: What’s Your Position?
On this week's show Ash Sarkar, James Butler and Aaron Bastani answer your questions in an #asknovara dedicated to culture, identity and politics.
Trans feminisms: Roz Kaveney & Ellis Suzanna Slack
On this week's show James Butler is joined by Roz Kaveney & Ellis Suzanna Slack as they discuss trans- and sex worker-inclusive feminisms.