Community Media, Social Cohesion and Zero-Sum Thinking
One aspect that has been largely overlooked in the current General Election campaign is the media policy of the different political parties. With the passing […]
Community Cohesion
Decentered Media Endorses the Belong Manifesto for Social Cohesion
As the founder of Decentered Media, I am pleased to endorse the Belong Manifesto for Social Cohesion. This initiative is pivotal in guiding the next […]
Are We Experiencing a Breakdown of Our Social Fabric?
Are We Experiencing a Breakdown of Our Social Fabric? Considering the evident challenges in the UK, it’s vital that we explore the consequences of weakened […]
Community Cohesion – Beyond Grievance by Rakib Ehsan
Rakib Ehsan’s book Beyond Grievance highlights the growing tensions between liberal cosmopolitanism and patriotic faith-based conservatism in Britain’s ethnic-minority communities. It argues that the liberal-left […]
Equality Impact Assessment for Communications
An Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) is a vital process in ensuring that social and public organisations have policies, and operate programs or projects that do […]
Decentered Media Meetups – 6.30pm Wednesday Fortnightly
Finally, the sun has arrived here in the UK. After a very disappointing July and August, we’ve got a couple of warm days ahead of […]
Community Media – Talking About Integration
How do diverse communities maintain a functional and desirable sense of social cohesion in an age of cultural fragmentation, media-driven misinformation, and globalised threats to […]
This is Not America: A Call for Authentic Cultural Expression in Modern Britain
Tomiwa Owolade’s “This is Not America” is a compelling exploration of race and identity in Britain, challenging the Americanised lens through which these issues are […]
Community Media Discussion – Overcoming Culture Shock
On Wednesday 12th July, I’m attending an all party event at the House of Commons: Lessons from Leicester: Bridging Communities across the UK. The discussion […]
Community Cohesion Charter for Community Media – Some Feedback
The Community Cohesion Charter for Community Media is a proposal aimed at promoting social and community cohesion. The charter is based on the belief that […]
Community Media Discussion – Developing a Community Cohesion Charter for Independent and Community Media
In our next community media discussion, we will be discussing the need for investment and action on community cohesion. Many towns and cities are faced […]
The Power of Evaluation – Fostering Community Cohesion With Community Media
Community media projects play a crucial role in promoting social cohesion and empowering communities. These projects provide platforms for shared storytelling, amplify local voices, and […]
Community Cohesion – Renewing Our Sense of Purpose
In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, the importance of social and community cohesion cannot be overstated. I’ve been thinking for some time about how […]
Community Media as a Platform for Community Cohesion
Those who know me are aware that I have been deeply invested in the state of our media landscape for many years. Recently, my anxieties […]
Community Media Discussion – Intercultural Policy and Practice
This week in our community media discussion, we are continuing our conversation about community cohesion, and the role that community media plays in promoting an […]