Cruel world: How did we become so mean?
Episode description
Brits seem to be more mean-spirited than ever. This is clear on social media, but also in attitudes towards poorer sections of society. How did we become so mean, and what can we do about it? Hannah Fearn is joined by professor of human geography Danny Dorling, author of new book Shattered Nation: Inequality and the Geography of A Failing State, to find out how social issues change attitudes towards those who need the most help in society – and how we can fight to be kinder.
- “The UK is one of the most unequal countries in Europe.”
- “People spend money on private schools because they are scared.”
- “Those who are really comfortable don’t think people should be helped out.”
Book Link:
https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/products/3118-shattered-nation
Written and presented by Hannah Fearn. Producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz with Liam Tait. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production
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