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Mistreating the marginalised is costing us all | S2E44
***Support the podcast, become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksnReFEAAK47cTVZBVQJrw/join
On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, host of the podcast and Vinay Sreenivasa a researcher at Alternate Law Forum and a civic right activist, on the 68th anniversary of Karnataka State formation also called Kannada Rajyotsava, discuss issues of dignity, equity, agency and empowerment in cities. How cities may be stifling progress by disregarding marginalised instead of bringing them up by sharing commons and public facilities equitably.
The conversation explores the pressing issues of inequality and marginalization in urban settings, particularly focusing on the voices of the marginalized, the role of power dynamics, and the importance of collective action. It highlights the invisibility of certain urban problems, the significance of street vendors, and the need for democratization and representation in urban planning. The discussion emphasizes that inequality affects everyone and that hope and collective efforts are crucial for creating inclusive and dignified urban spaces.
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Keywords
inequality, urban commons, marginalized voices, street vendors, collective action, urban design, democratization, urban issues, privilege, hope
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Takeaways
Inequality impacts everyone, not just the marginalized.
Power must be actively claimed, not passively given.
Street vendors play a vital role in urban life.
Collective action can reshape urban policies.
Democratization is essential for inclusive governance.
Urban commons should benefit all, not just the privileged.
Hope is a privilege that must be shared.
Dignity of labor is fundamental in urban spaces.
Invisibility of issues leads to neglect and inequality.
The future of cities depends on inclusive planning.
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Sound Bites
"Inequality will hit everybody."
"Power does not concede itself."
"Losing hope is a privilege."
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Chapters
00:00 Inequality and Urban Commons
03:14 Voices of the Marginalized
06:06 Invisibility of Urban Issues
09:01 The Role of Power and Privilege
11:57 Collective Action for Change
15:14 Street Vendors and Urban Space
18:06 Democratization and Representation
21:00 The Commons and Urban Design
23:57 The Impact of Inequality
26:48 Hope Amidst Despair
30:10 The Future of Urban Living
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Stock video and picture credits to various contributors. All rights belong to respective owners. Show notes generated by Riverside AI.
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By Sathya Sankaran***Support the podcast, become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksnReFEAAK47cTVZBVQJrw/join
On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, host of the podcast and Vinay Sreenivasa a researcher at Alternate Law Forum and a civic right activist, on the 68th anniversary of Karnataka State formation also called Kannada Rajyotsava, discuss issues of dignity, equity, agency and empowerment in cities. How cities may be stifling progress by disregarding marginalised instead of bringing them up by sharing commons and public facilities equitably.
The conversation explores the pressing issues of inequality and marginalization in urban settings, particularly focusing on the voices of the marginalized, the role of power dynamics, and the importance of collective action. It highlights the invisibility of certain urban problems, the significance of street vendors, and the need for democratization and representation in urban planning. The discussion emphasizes that inequality affects everyone and that hope and collective efforts are crucial for creating inclusive and dignified urban spaces.
-
Keywords
inequality, urban commons, marginalized voices, street vendors, collective action, urban design, democratization, urban issues, privilege, hope
—
Takeaways
Inequality impacts everyone, not just the marginalized.
Power must be actively claimed, not passively given.
Street vendors play a vital role in urban life.
Collective action can reshape urban policies.
Democratization is essential for inclusive governance.
Urban commons should benefit all, not just the privileged.
Hope is a privilege that must be shared.
Dignity of labor is fundamental in urban spaces.
Invisibility of issues leads to neglect and inequality.
The future of cities depends on inclusive planning.
——
Sound Bites
"Inequality will hit everybody."
"Power does not concede itself."
"Losing hope is a privilege."
———
Chapters
00:00 Inequality and Urban Commons
03:14 Voices of the Marginalized
06:06 Invisibility of Urban Issues
09:01 The Role of Power and Privilege
11:57 Collective Action for Change
15:14 Street Vendors and Urban Space
18:06 Democratization and Representation
21:00 The Commons and Urban Design
23:57 The Impact of Inequality
26:48 Hope Amidst Despair
30:10 The Future of Urban Living
————
Stock video and picture credits to various contributors. All rights belong to respective owners. Show notes generated by Riverside AI.
—————
Listen to other video-pods on this topic and subscribe to the channel
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EYcxIPGW0UQvmkk67Ox0x?si=efbf1c2c47d449be
Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oorulabs-podcast/id1682407685
YouTube link: YouTube.com/@oorulabs
Website: https://podcast.oorulabs.com
Join this WhatsApp community to receive updates on OoruLabs Podcast https://chat.whatsapp.com/HquObSYDOFz5DXP6TEh07W