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The Minority EffectEP7, Turan: Law, Access Schemes, and Life as a BarristerIn this episode, co-host Hanife is joined by Turan, a barrister based in London. Turan graduated with an undergraduate degree in Law with French Law from the University of Bristol in 2014 and a Masters in Law from the London School of Economics in 2015. She qualified as a Barrister in 2018, specialising in medical and human rights law.
The episode explores her transition from education to the workplace as well as her journey to becoming a barrister, and discusses the barriers both ethnic minorities and those from a lower socioeconomic background may face when pursuing the profession.
2022-02-2726 minThe Minority EffectEP6, Masuma: Afghanistan, the Hazara Minority, and Women's RightsIn this series two opener, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Masuma, an Afghan activist advocating for the rights of women and the Hazara people in Afghanistan. During this episode the hosts discuss Afghanistan’s ethnic makeup and the situation that the Afghan people are facing following the recent takeover by the Taliban.
Follow Masuma:
Instagram: @thisismasuma
Explore more:
Hazara Committee UK: https://www.hazaracommittee.co.uk
Afghanistan Emergency Appeal: https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/afghanistan-emergency-appeal/
Emergency Aid for Victims of the Taliban Atta...2021-12-1245 minThe Minority EffectInterlude: Season One ReviewIn the season one review, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo reflect on previous episodes and discuss future plans for 'The Minority Effect'.
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2021-11-0616 minThe Minority EffectEP5, Gabby: Freelance Journalism and Graduate Job ProspectsIn this episode co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Gabby, a freelance writer and journalist who graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in English Literature in 2019. The episode explores her experiences as a Black woman within a creative industry and the transition from full-time education to the working world.
The episode also touches upon her role in establishing Legion Dance Society, formerly known as Urban Dance- a key dance society established at the University of Exeter in 2018 in response to the overwhelmingly white creative community.
Timestamps:
I...2021-07-3044 minThe Minority EffectEP4, Celine: Coming Out and Leadership at UniversityIn this pride month special, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Celine, a final year Finance and Business Marketing student at Oxford Brookes University. Here, they discuss her coming out experience, both at home and within the Filipino community. The episode explores Celine's experiences at university as a member and former president of the LGBTQ+ society, the SU LGBTQ+ officer and chair for BAME LGBTQ+ student network.
Resources:
https://www.stonewall.org.uk
https://mermaidsuk.org.uk
Follow Celine on social media:
Instagram: @ryce_lyf2021-06-3042 minThe Minority EffectEP3, Keval: COVID Wards and Life as a MedicIn this episode co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Keval, a third year Medical student at UCL. The episode explores his recent experiences working in Intensive Care Units during the COVID period and how this has impacted his outlook on his degree.
During this, they shed light on stories and personal experiences from hospital wards, medical decolonisation, diversifying the curriculum, and life as a medic.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Guest Introductions
2:00 - Working on the ICU wards
11:30 - Outlook on university post-COVID
16:30 - What should change within the...2021-03-0537 minThe Minority EffectEP2, Marion: Exeter's Reputation and Finding Cultural CommunitiesIn this episode, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Marion, a final year Law student at the University of Exeter. Here, they explore her experiences as a Black, Christian, Nigerian woman finding and establishing cultural communities at a predominantly white institution. During this, they shed light on topics including racist scandals, getting in touch with cultural roots, and access to welfare for BIPOC students.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Guest Introductions
2:00 - Her General Experience at Exeter
9:40 - Exeter Law Scandal
12:45 - Experience of a Predominantly White School and Connecting with...2021-02-0746 min
The Minority EffectEP1, Tony: Navigating Oxford and Starting ProjectsIn this series opener, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Tony, a third year Geographer at the University of Oxford. The episode explores his experiences as a Coptic Egyptian, a Londoner, and the founder of 'Walk In My Shoes', a student-led video project spotlighting the experiences of ethnic minorities at Oxford.
The episode sheds light on topics including cultural integration at university, religion, access, and establishing student-led projects.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Host and guest introductions
3:30 - Navigating Oxford as an ethnic minority
11:30 - Religion and spirituality
16:00- The...2021-01-1745 minThe Minority EffectTrailerWelcome to The Minority Effect, a student-led podcast discussing the experiences of minorities at UK institutions. 2020-12-1900 min