Episode 6 (S5). A Conversation about Class (feat. Sereena Abbassi)

Episode 6 (S5). A Conversation about Class (feat. Sereena Abbassi)

Author: Nadia, Fran, Eugene December 18, 2022 Duration: 53:00
A conversation about class is long overdue on the Social Matters Podcast so your favourite trio of social workers were really excited about this one! In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by the brilliant Sereena Abbassi. Sereena is an Inclusion Practitioner, Advisor, Coach and CEO of gal-dem magazine to have a conversation about class. In the UK, we do not have enough conversations about class. Class is not a protected characteristic by law. This means that people c...

Grab a seat in the front room with Nadia, Fran, and Eugene, three practicing social workers who turn their shared profession into a compelling weekly conversation. The Social Matters Podcast is where the theoretical meets the practical, as they unpack the social, cultural, and scientific dimensions of the issues shaping our communities. You’ll hear the kind of debate that only happens between trusted friends-direct, informed, and often challenging, but never without warmth. They aren’t afraid of hard truths, yet their dynamic is rooted in a genuine, top-drawer humour that makes even the heaviest topics feel accessible and human. Each episode feels like you’re listening in on a crucial discussion that’s equal parts professional insight and personal reflection, all recorded from their own studio. This podcast digs into the why and how of society’s structures, offering listeners not just analysis but a sense of shared understanding. Tune in for a perspective that is both grounded in daily reality and thoughtfully connected to broader educational and cultural currents.
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