Cars burn on a street in Belfast during last week's riots There is a pattern tracing through Northern Ireland’s history, set to repeat itself. It was the Catholics’ homes that burned in 1969; it is the immigrants’ homes that burn today. This recurring attempt to impose territorial control is a true testament to the alleged peace that followed the Good Friday Agreement. … [Read more...] about It’s the same old theme since 1969?
Academic elitism: University’s role in a classist society
University is considered the culmination of cultures and characters, a clash of vastly different ways of life, beliefs, and values. Yet, regarding the exchange between social classes, third-level education builds barriers rather than promoting interaction. At its essence, academic knowledge is only accessible in exchange for money, entirely excluding sectors of society … [Read more...] about Academic elitism: University’s role in a classist society