Another economic reality is possible -- one that values community, sustainability and resiliency instead of profit by any means necessary. Niki Okuk shares her case for cooperative economics and a vision for how working-class people can...

Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life you've probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more significant role in our history than just that of the dietary staple we have come to...

This week we are building on last week’s outline of American stratification to explore how class differences affect people’s daily lives. We’ll explore variations in everything from values & beliefs to health outcomes, and look at how...

Who said it: Keir Starmer or Rishi Sunak?

Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Chapter 9 of 'Animal Farm' and track the character of Boxer, considering his role in the novel. Key learning points: - The animals' lives on the farm are no better than under Jones - Rations...

Pupil outcome: I can present a convincing argument about youth justice. Key learning points: - Victorians were tough on crime to deter people from offending. - Victorians valued discipline and responsibility. - It was a middle class myth...

Pupil outcome: I can understand and explain the symbolism of Eva Smith and how she is constructed through other characters. Key learning points: - Eva represents working-class women, symbolising their struggles with class, gender, and...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Casey presents the conflict between the ruling and the working classes. Key learning points: - Casey shows pride in her working class roots. - The poem was written when Margaret Thatcher came to power as...

This video explores the rivalries between Manchester City and Manchester United in English football, as well as Panathinaikos and Olympiacos in Greek football. It discusses the history, fan bases, and successes of each club, highlighting...

This video explores the intense rivalries between Inter Milan and AC Milan in Italian football, as well as the historic rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in Spanish football. It delves into the history, achievements, and...

Colonial America housed many diverse inhabitants—from the enslaved to the gentry—each contributing to society in different ways.

Julius Caesar 3.2 Background: The Power of the Roman Mob

One of the most recognisable justices on the U.S. Supreme Court - Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her career fighting for women’s and civil rights, helping to change the United States of America for the better.

Civil rights activist Dorothy Bolden made it her mission to empower America’s working class. Her activism empowered domestic workers across the nation – and created noticeable change in the workplace for thousands of Black women.

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When the left rose up... and split into several sub-committees until one sub-committee became the biggest, most forceful one!

Why did the Qing Dynasty Fall? History of China 1895-1918 Documentary 3/10

The Castle was made with love by Rob Sitch and the team at Working Dog Productions back in 1997. It’s one of our most loved comedy films - but there are some heartfelt messages embedded in it too. Join us as we explore how The Castle’s...

Be inspired by a Northern English working-class lad who defies the odds!

This lesson explores the theme of Poverty and Social Class in Stephen Daldry’s film Billy Elliot. Discover how Billy pursues his love of ballet despite his...

Discover how Dobson uses the image of a workman on a hill to explore the experience of enduring life’s challenges.

It’s the end of a long day for a workman, trudging home at sunset. He pauses at the top of a hill to light his...

Color Idioms for Business English: AEE 1663

On September 6, 1901, an Anarchist Steelworker named Leon Czolgosz shot and killed the President of the United States, William McKinley. This assassination led to a xenophobic panic, sometimes described as a historical war on terror,...

When it came to who survived the Titanic and who died that night in April of 1912, social status and gender were staggeringly important. It's well known there weren't enough lifeboats on the Titanic, and the ones that were used could...

When you look at the statistics it is fascinating to see how ages, gender, income, work status and education effects how people voted in the 2017 UK general election.