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5 Lessons from a psychiatrist on how Germany dealt with its past to help Britain confront its colonial history more honestly. I speak to Peter Lapping
I speak to Peter Lepping, a consultant psychiatrist in Wrexham, and an honorary professor in Bangor University in Wales and Mysore medical college in India.
Peter grew up in Germany and experienced the countries struggle to come to terms with its past, moving beyond shame by learning the lessons that gave a greater sense of responsibility for the future .
,When he moved to live in Britain he was surprised by how much this country was in denial over many aspects of its colonial history. Which came to a fore for him when he witnessed the vicious reactions to the BLM movements from certain sectors of society. It made him question what Britain was most afraid of in widening the narrative on its past and what he could offer from his experiences in Germany that might allow the country to become more at ease with its history
Looking into his area of expertise he considers the imperial legacy on psychiatry, looking at the on going effects of eugenics, which, he believes has left an legacy of racism and a sense of white superiority that still very much impacts both psychiatry, the medical establishment and society today.
He ends with suggestions for intergenerational healing and hope, drawing on his experiences from Germany, and what he believes is beginning to happen wit the younger generations in Britain today.
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By Tamara GordonI speak to Peter Lepping, a consultant psychiatrist in Wrexham, and an honorary professor in Bangor University in Wales and Mysore medical college in India.
Peter grew up in Germany and experienced the countries struggle to come to terms with its past, moving beyond shame by learning the lessons that gave a greater sense of responsibility for the future .
,When he moved to live in Britain he was surprised by how much this country was in denial over many aspects of its colonial history. Which came to a fore for him when he witnessed the vicious reactions to the BLM movements from certain sectors of society. It made him question what Britain was most afraid of in widening the narrative on its past and what he could offer from his experiences in Germany that might allow the country to become more at ease with its history
Looking into his area of expertise he considers the imperial legacy on psychiatry, looking at the on going effects of eugenics, which, he believes has left an legacy of racism and a sense of white superiority that still very much impacts both psychiatry, the medical establishment and society today.
He ends with suggestions for intergenerational healing and hope, drawing on his experiences from Germany, and what he believes is beginning to happen wit the younger generations in Britain today.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.