The Minority Effect

Hanife and Eduardo
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A podcast discussing the experiences of minorities at UK institutions.

Episodes

  1. 02/27/2022

    EP7, Turan: Law, Access Schemes, and Life as a Barrister

    In 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.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

    27 min
  2. EP6, Masuma: Afghanistan, the Hazara Minority, and Women's Rights

    12/12/2021

    EP6, Masuma: Afghanistan, the Hazara Minority, and Women's Rights

    In 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 Attacks: https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-aid-for-victims-of-the-taliban-attacks?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer  Rustam Wahab 'The Worldwide Tribe' Podcast episode on Afghanistan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gqAOGEfklTl8uTlKhULd4?si=bb8b711846fb49cf Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

    45 min
  3. Interlude: Season One Review

    11/06/2021

    Interlude: Season One Review

    In the season one review, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo reflect on previous episodes and discuss future plans for 'The Minority Effect'.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

    17 min
  4. EP5, Gabby: Freelance Journalism and Graduate Job Prospects

    07/30/2021

    EP5, Gabby: Freelance Journalism and Graduate Job Prospects

    In 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: Introduction - 1:20 Why written journalism? - 6:28 Transitioning into the world of work as a freelancer- 8:52 Keeping up the legacy of University projects - 13:00-19:00 Transferable skills - 20:11 Aligning journalism and social projects - 23:50 Is the industry an accessible and safe space for ethnic minorities? - 27:28 Where is the industry heading with regards to inclusion and what are your next steps? - 30:04 Tips for people transitioning into the world of work - 33:50 Tips for balancing responsibilities with freelancing - 36:47 3 main points of advice that you would give someone who wants to start freelancing - 42:16 Outro - 43:40 Follow Gabby on social media: Instagram: @gabeino Twitter: @gabeino Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

    45 min
  5. EP4, Celine: Coming Out and Leadership at University

    06/30/2021

    EP4, Celine: Coming Out and Leadership at University

    In 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_lyf Oxford Brookes LGBTQ+ Society: Instagram: @brookeslgbtq Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

    43 min
  6. EP3, Keval: COVID Wards and Life as a Medic

    03/05/2021

    EP3, Keval: COVID Wards and Life as a Medic

    In 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 NHS 19:20 - University experience 22:30 - UCL Hindu Society 26:00 - Decolonising Medicine 28:45 - How the curriculum should change 30:00 - Vaccines and BAME populations 33:30 - Hopes for future Medics Follow UCL Hindu Society on social media: Instagram: @uclhsoc Facebook: UCL Hindu Society Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect Twitter: @minority_effect

    38 min
  7. EP2, Marion: Exeter's Reputation and Finding Cultural Communities

    02/07/2021

    EP2, Marion: Exeter's Reputation and Finding Cultural Communities

    In 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 Nigerians at University 14:45 - First Year at University 15:25 - ACS and Finding a Black Community 21:30 - University Societies 23:00 - Student Theatre 25:30 - Establishing the Exeter BIPOC Society 28:00 - Interactions at Uni After the Black Lives Matter Protests 38:30 - Access to Welfare for Black Students 42:00 - General Advice for Students Follow Marion on instagram: @marion__oj Other groups mentioned: @noomaproject @exeterbipocsociety @exeteruniacs @theatrewithteeth Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect Twitter: @minority_effect

    46 min

  8. 01/17/2021

    EP1, Tony: Navigating Oxford and Starting Projects

    In 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 London culture shock 21:30- The Oxford application process 27:00- ‘Walk in my Shoes’ and starting student-led projects 31:30- Experience as a BAME rep 33:30- Advice to students starting projects 36:30- Universities improving student support 39:00- Reflecting on first year Follow WIMS Oxford on social media: Instagram: @wims_oxforduni Facebook: WIMS.oxforduni YouTube: WIMS: The Oxford Ethnic Minority Experience Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect Twitter: @minority_effect

    46 min

  9. Trailer

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    Welcome to The Minority Effect, a student-led podcast discussing the experiences of minorities at UK institutions.

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About

A podcast discussing the experiences of minorities at UK institutions.

Information

  • Creator
    Hanife and Eduardo
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hanife and Eduardo
  • Show Website
    The Minority Effect