Topic: Global
Female Circumcision
A sequence from Channel 4 chat show ‘Shariah TV’ reveals varying opinions on whether female circumcision is Islamic and whether it should be practiced. There are theories as to why it was introduced in early Arab communities but has it now continued because of culture, or religion?
Benefits Are An Aid, Not An Answer – A Benefit Agency Worker shares their opinion on benefits, benefit fraud and the benefit system as a whole. Addressing different situations they’ve found themselves in: claimants who lie to gain benefits and young claimers who don’t know the system that well, they offer a deeper insight into benefits.
I Have the Ability – Daryl tells the story of his upbringing and the people he went to school with. He argues that he has abilities and ambitions despite his underprivileged background and education. He believes that if he puts his mind to it he will be able to achieve his goals, however he doesn’t shy away from the fact it will be harder for him than the more fortunate.
