Democracy is the most compelling vision we have for self-governance, says freedom advocate Yordanos Eyoel. Taking a stand against predatory and opportunist authoritarian forces, she shares how to reimagine, accelerate and protect the...

Democracy is the most compelling vision we have for self-governance, says freedom advocate Yordanos Eyoel. Taking a stand against predatory and opportunist authoritarian forces, she shares how to reimagine, accelerate and protect the...

Farida Nabourema has dedicated her life to fighting the military regime in Togo, Africa's oldest autocracy. She's learned two truths along the way: no country is destined to be oppressed -- and no country is immune to dictatorship. But...

Cotton is everywhere in our modern world, and it became a hugely important crop in the 19th century United States. Cotton was a huge economic boon to the US, and much of that wealth was built on the backs of enslaved laborers. And...

In which John Green returns for a dystopian new season of Crash Course Literature! We're starting with George Orwell's classic look at the totalitarian state that could be in post-war England. Winston Smith is under the eye of Big...

Howcast - 1st Annual Summit: December 3-5, 2008 New York City

Pupil outcome: I can describe the events of Chapter 1 and recognise emerging themes. Key learning points: - Mr Jones is the drunk and reckless owner of the farm. - Old Major is a well respected boar. He represents a challenge to...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Zephaniah presents the struggle of refugees in his poem. Key learning points: - Zephaniah's poem focuses on the struggle of refugees and how badly they are treated by many in society. - Zephaniah uses the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Zephaniah uses language and structure to express ideas of heritage, oppression and place in 'We Refugees'. Key learning points: - Zephaniah's use of oppressive verbs throughout the poem reflect the...

Pupil outcome: I can compare how Agard and Rumens present conflict and identity in their poems. Key learning points: - Both ‘The Émigrée’ and ‘Checking Out Me History’ explore big ideas of oppression, power and identity. - Both poems...

Pupil outcome: I can select quotes that are analytically rich and explore textual details in full. Key learning points: - Quotes should be judiciously chosen. - Single paragraph outlines can be used to practice finding supporting...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Orwell presents apathy and complicity in ‘Animal Farm’. Key learning points: - Arguably, Benjamin's language conveys apathy throughout 'Animal Farm'. - We might see Orwell as suggesting that Benjamin's...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse a model answer against a success criteria. Key learning points: - Analysing model answers allows us to explore how we might frame ideas and how to avoid misconceptions. - An effective introduction should...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Blake presents oppression and corruption in society in his poem ‘London’. Key learning points: - Blake explores the tensions between the human passions and the repressive nature of social and political...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how William Blake presents power in society in 18th century London. Key learning points: - Blake’s poem ‘London’ is a condemnation of the inequality and oppression that pervaded society in 18th century...

The three waves of feminism represent different time periods during the 19th and 20th centuries’ struggle for political, social, and economic gender equality. Feminism is a political and social movement or ideology that strives for...

A Dictatorship is Characterized by a single ruler holding absolute power. Roman Dictators such as Julius Caesar and Nero ruled with no mercy. Dictators like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan conquered their domains. Dictators were...

Pivoting back to continental philosophy, we must discuss a very important movement in this tradition, and that is the Frankfurt School. This group utilized the ideas of Marx and Freud to advance the field, led by figures like Max...

The three waves of feminism represent different time periods during the 19th and 20th centuries’ struggle for political, social, and economic gender equality. Feminism is a political and social movement or ideology that strives for...

The Statue of Liberty is more than just a statue – it’s a collection of powerful symbols that represent the United States, its history and the ideals that it holds dear.

This video examines the history and current state of racial inequality in the U.S., focusing on the experiences of Black Americans. It covers the impact of historic practices like slavery, Jim Crow laws, and redlining on wealth,...

In 1968, thousands of Latino students walked out of school in Los Angeles to protest against racial inequality in the classroom. Their collective action, known as the Blowouts, was a defining moment of the Chicano Movement.

For over a hundred years, the U.S. government used education as a tool to assimilate Native American children into American society - by systematically erasing their history, culture, and language.

The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.