UK's strictest headmistress on the future of multiculturalism | Katharine Birbalsingh
67Katharine Birbalsingh delves into the difficulties of making a multicultural society work, drawing on examples from her leadership of Michaela Community School.
Is diversity a strength or a weakness?
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Multiculturalism is seen by many as a success of modern society. However, might it sometimes be best for us to leave our cultural and religious differences at the door, for the benefit of individual and communal progress? According to Katharine Birbalsingh, this is what is required to create the best environment for optimal learning in schools.
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Katharine Birbalsingh is a British teacher and education reform advocate who is the founder and head teacher of Michaela Community School, a free school established in 2014 in Wembley Park, London. Katharine read Philosophy & Modern Languages at The University of Oxford and has always taught in inner London. She has made numerous appearances on television, radio, podcasts and has written for several publications. Katharine has also written two books and edited another two about Michaela; Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Teachers and The Power of Culture. Katharine was appointed Honorary Fellow of New College, Oxford in 2021 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2020. Follow Katharine on Twitter: @Miss_Snuffy
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00:00 Introduction
00:17 The multiculturalism debate
01:57 Michaela Academy
03:35 Which cultural traditions should a school honour?
04:51 Michaela's stance on prayer rituals
06:17 Why diversity is not a strength
06:37 Why all school meals are vegetarian
08:00 Marriage
10:00 Where we are today
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