The Long Shadow of Class (Film)
For details and photos of the film’s launch in London, Sunderland and Birmingham, visit Journey to Justice.
For details and photos of the film’s launch in London, Sunderland and Birmingham, visit Journey to Justice.
Chapter 1 explores what an economically just society would look like. Our speakers describe it as one where no-one would worry about making ends meet and where everyone would have a secure economic foundation to live a life of dignity. They discuss whether the UK is an economically just society or not, and question if it is possible to achieve.
Chapter 2 suggests there is a ‘class ceiling’ in the UK, an embedded hierarchy based on accent, education, self-presentation and privilege. Our speakers describe ‘classism’ which determines who gets ‘top jobs’ and which professions are rewarded and celebrated, regardless of talent. It is a ‘misrecognition of merit’ reflected in our media and is often internalised, determining how we see each other and behave.
Chapter 3 looks at what it is like to grow up as a child in a household experiencing poverty and how deeply that affects life chances. Our speakers describe their own experiences, how dealing with the effects of poverty can be all-consuming and how debilitating t