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Our podcast discusses global social issues and points of interest. Essentially, we're 3 dumb kids talking about a mix of topical matters and whatever we want because we think we're cool

Felix Soedira


    • Jun 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    Beyond Passports: Nationality and Ethnicity, Expatriate vs Immigrant and an Identity Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 34:02


    In this episode, I am discussing the ideas of nationality and ethnicity. What does it mean to be from somewhere? Is it more intrinsic in others?  I debate the terms expatriate and immigrant - are they the same thing, what makes them different and when do we use them? To cap it off, a personal anecdote - my own identity crisis! How did questioning my identity make me realise who I am. Does it go beyond my passport?00:34 - Intro2:40: Nationality and Ethnicity10:58: Expatriate vs Immigrant20:15 - My identity crisis & how we identify ourselves31:22 - Outro***Resources:Varieties of Ethnic Self-Identities: Children of Immigrants in Middle Adulthood (2018) by Cynthia Feliciano and Rubén G. RumbautExpatriate as a ‘Good' Migrant: Thinking Through Skilled International Migrant Categories (2017) by Sophie CranstonThe difference between an expat and an immigrant? Semantics, BBCCitizenship and Identity: The Self-Image of Secondary School Students in England and Catalonia (2015) by Edda Sant, Ian Davies & Antoni Santisteban

    Breaking down colonialism: Pandemics with a touch of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 32:12


    This episode deals with how colonialism is so deeply rooted in pandemics, leading us to the various effects and attitudes we have today. Also, COVID-19 and some lessons we should take away if we want to eradicate the ever-present prejudice that re-emerges in outbreaks.***Some sources used and interesting readings below:Covid-19 and the Spectres of Colonialism, Pratik Chakrabati, 2020COVID-19 and the Anti-Lessons of History, The Lancet, 2020

    Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 34:19


    In this episode, we discuss our experiences with body image, fitness, dieting and how society and social media can affect all these. Again, it's that time where 3 idiots pretend to know what they're going on about so give it a listen!!WARNING: This episode discusses topics that may be of a sensitive nature

    Racism and BLM

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 37:15


    Our first episode discusses Black lives matter, the history of racism, ignorance, and our own personal experiences and views. With so much happening recently with the BLM movement, we thought what better first episode than to talk about it all!Now go and listen to 3 idiots who think they know what they're talking about!

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