AntiSocial

'Anglo-Saxon' and racism


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Should the term “Anglo-Saxon” be dropped because it’s been adopted by racists?

People online are angry because a history journal has dropped “Anglo-Saxon” from its title. Critics say it is pandering to American academics who are unduly worried about the term being used by white supremacists. The journal says that’s got nothing to do with it. It’s part of an ongoing debate about whether “Anglo Saxon” is useful and appropriate. How did the argument start? Where did the term actually come from? And how has it been used in modern times to talk about race?

Presenter: Adam Fleming

Producers: Simon Tulett, Simon Maybin, Natasha Fernandes
Editors: Bridget Harney, Sam Bonham

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