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'... our conversation took on a different direction when Hannah raised the issue regarding the criticism and divided opinion about the significance of the Commonwealth Games and its link to colonialism, Empire, slavery and the concept of satellite territories revolving around a ‘mother state.’ There has always been this discussion in regards to whether or not the concept of the ‘friendly’ games is an out dated one and with the constant talk of reparations and an increase in member states considering becoming republics, should the games be cancelled altogether?
As the Commonwealth Games gets officially underway in Birmingham, Tracy DW combines her love of sport with historical enquiry in promoting discussion around whether the Commonwealth Games should be brought to an end due to its association with the British Empire and colonialism.
If you want to learn more about the subject then you can do so by clicking on the suggested links below:
https://teamengland.org/commonwealth-games-history/london-1934
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1104660/introduction
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'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' School Leader and author of the 'Stories to be tolled' poetic narratives, Tracy DW attempts to explore this question through her podcast series. By inviting you to share her learning journey through discussing evidence about a range of historical topics and inviting you the listener to reflect on potential answers, Tracy DW advocates a more global approach to understanding history and presents learning about Britain's colonial past in a way that is thought provoking and engaging.
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By Tracy DW'... our conversation took on a different direction when Hannah raised the issue regarding the criticism and divided opinion about the significance of the Commonwealth Games and its link to colonialism, Empire, slavery and the concept of satellite territories revolving around a ‘mother state.’ There has always been this discussion in regards to whether or not the concept of the ‘friendly’ games is an out dated one and with the constant talk of reparations and an increase in member states considering becoming republics, should the games be cancelled altogether?
As the Commonwealth Games gets officially underway in Birmingham, Tracy DW combines her love of sport with historical enquiry in promoting discussion around whether the Commonwealth Games should be brought to an end due to its association with the British Empire and colonialism.
If you want to learn more about the subject then you can do so by clicking on the suggested links below:
https://teamengland.org/commonwealth-games-history/london-1934
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1104660/introduction
Today's episode is brought to you by HelloFresh! Click on the link to get 50% of your first box then 35% of your next THREE boxes!
https://hellofresh-uk.648q.net/c/3408033/651733/7901
'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' School Leader and author of the 'Stories to be tolled' poetic narratives, Tracy DW attempts to explore this question through her podcast series. By inviting you to share her learning journey through discussing evidence about a range of historical topics and inviting you the listener to reflect on potential answers, Tracy DW advocates a more global approach to understanding history and presents learning about Britain's colonial past in a way that is thought provoking and engaging.