Working Class Representation Week

Welcome to LUU’s second ever Working Class Representation Week! This has been in the works for a while, so I hope you all can find something that inspires you, values you and increases your sense of belonging.

We have a range of events this week, from ‘Authentic Conversations on Class’, to speakers giving tips on how to choose careers based on values, an introduction to the Plus Program… and we’re even teaming up with careers to have a host of events with employers giving tips and insights.

This week is focused on our Working-Class students, but there are a range of events for everyone! Join in a conversation, learn and be heard!

Laila Fletcher, LUU Equality & Diversity Officer 2021

Film Recommendations

• Educating Rita
• PRIDE

Book Recommendations

• Chavs: The Demonisation of the Working Class 

Talks/Recordings/Youtube/ Podcasts 

• The Being Unconventional Podcast, particularly episode 2 on working class students and staff
• Lifelong Learning Centre Podcast

Research

• This research piece by LUU’s Social Mobility Society looks into the experience of university from the perspective of students who define themselves as working class.

Campaigns and Charity Groups

• PURSUE

Other Relevant Resources

• Association of Working Class Academics (@AWCAcademics on Twitter). Includes mentoring and support for working class students, including a support group for PGRs.
• Working Class Academics Conference (@AcademicsClass on Twitter). Online conference 13 and 14 July 2021.
• Accent Bias Britain
• The Accentism Project
• “Whose culture has capital? A critical race theory discussion of community cultural wealth” 
• @SKnowbility:  Student-led national network empowering students through shared stories and advocacy to tackle educational inequality and contributing to social change.
• 93% Club Leeds
• Does Class Disappear in University? Blog by Erica McGovern.