MULTICULTURAL IDENTITIES: A Story of Struggle and Resilience 

Comfort Ogunjobi  BA (Hons) Education  London Metropolitan University  Fatima, a bright and eager student, arrived in a British classroom at the age of ten, speaking only Arabic. Despite her intelligence and enthusiasm, she quickly realised that language was a barrier that shaped her social and academic experiences. She struggled to express herself, connect with her … Read more

Academic Underachievement of Caribbean Boys: A study of Race and Gender

Eden Harper, BA (Hons) EducationLondon Metropolitan University Eden’s research interest stems from her personal experience as a Black Caribbean student navigating the British school system. In this episode, she explores Bourdieu’s social and cultural theories, alongside educational theories of labelling within school contexts. Drawing on Childhood with Bourdieu, Eden discusses how “capital exposure” can serve … Read more