Episode Twenty Five – Can UWC Do Better?

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In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss the racial issues that are present in our school and the means through which we, as students can bring about change. The well-rounded discussion will give you a unique perspective from students at Ears of East and #Race – a club at this school. Listen to how we can become changemakers within our school community and move forward together as a community. We hope this discussion probes you to continue such meaningful & important conversations in your lives.

Shownotes:
It’s Time to Teach Young People How to Stop Being So Offended
Discrimination Crash Course
Antiracism Resources

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Episode Twenty Four – Ending Sexual Violence in War

Episode description:
In this episode of the Ears of East Podcast, we discuss the how sexual violence has been employed as a tactic of war and the United Nations Security council failure to properly address it. Our guest is Anne Marie Goetz, a UWCSEA Dover Alumni who has since worked for UN Women as a Senior advisor for Peace and Security and is currently a Professor at New York University. Listen to find out why sexual violence is a pervasive issue that needs to be tackled urgently and how international bodies can better prevent and prosecute it.

Show notes:
Sexual Violence as a War Tactic – Security Council Resolution 1888: Next Steps
Rape as an act of genocide
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Sexual Violence is a Tactic of War

Episode Twenty Three – The School Vaccine Debate

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In this episode of the Ears of East Podcast, we discuss the possibility of vaccine mandates in schools across Singapore and the world with Nick Alchin, Head of Campus at UWCSEA East. Listen to find out how soon we can expect such mandates and what their implications would be on the future of education.

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If you are interested in investigating this topic further feel free to have a look at the sources that we consulted as we were putting the episode together:
UWC Infectious Disease Policy
S’pore should make Covid-19 jabs mandatory so measures can be eased for all
Victorian university mandates vaccinations for all visitors
Should Vaccination be Mandatory?

Episode Twenty Two – The Churchill Debate

Episode description:
Winston Churchill is regarded by many as the greatest Briton to have ever lived, but for some, he remains an intensely controversial figure with a racist past. In this episode of the Ears of East Podcast, the hosts discuss and debate his legacy – Should we celebrate a racist, even if he is a war hero?

Episode show notes:
Winston Churchill: antifascist hero or racist warmonger – or both?
Dr Shashi Tharoor MP – Britain Does Owe Reparations
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Debate Gets Heated Over High School’s Confederate Name

Episode Twenty One – Environmentalism or Eco-fascism?

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This is a conversation about where the line can be drawn between environmentalism and “eco-fascism”. We thank Mr Sanjay Perera for joining us for this discussion. The following resources were used to help develop our understanding on the issue:
Eco-fascism: What It Is, Why It’s Wrong, and How to Fight It
Eco-Fascism Is On The Rise, Here’s How You Can Fight Against It
Eco-Fascism: A Smouldering, Dark Presence in Environmentalism

Episode Eighteen – #BlackLivesMatter

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So much has been written and said in the past two weeks about the killing of George Floyd and race relations in the US, this is just an example of what you can read and watch:

Special edition: the latest from Minneapolis – NYT The Daily podcast

Trevor Noah on George Floyd, Minneapolis Protests, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper

Why Amy Cooper’s Use of African American stung – NY Times

What We Know About the Shooting Death of Ahmaud Arbery – NY Times

George Floyd killing sparks protests across US: at a glance guide – The Guardian

How Western Media would cover Minneapolis if it happened in another country – Washington Post