Topic: Society

Female Circumcision

A sequence from Channel 4 chat show ‘Shariah TV’ reveals varying opinions on whether female circumcision is Islamic and whether it should be practiced. There are theories as to why it was introduced in early Arab communities but has it now continued because of culture, or religion?

Female Circumcision

Video length - 03.21

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Organ Donors

TrueTube challenges the public on their opinions of organ donation, asking: whether or not they have a donor card; whether they’d be comfortable with giving others their organs; and if it’s right for the government to change the laws on organ donation.

Organ Donors

Video length - 02.29

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Mental – The perceptions and consequent implications of mental illlness in today’s society, particularly as a result of the media.

Mental

Video length - 01.25

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Youngest Politician Ever – In 2008, Emily Benn was the youngest person to ever stand for a seat in the Houses of Parliament. Here she talks about the importance of politics, how young peoples’ involvement can have a huge impact and what you can do to get involved.

Youngest Politician Ever

Video length - 01.30

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Escaping The Death Penalty – An ex-convict who faced capital punishment for murder talks about how he escaped execution in the USA. He believes that the death sentence is an expensive solution to crime and even harmful to society. His views are supported by a death penalty expert who favours life imprisonment for the most dangerous criminals.

Escaping The Death Penalty

Video length - 03.17

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Abortion And Depression – Pro-choice and pro-life supporters debate their opinions on the link between abortion and depression.

Abortion And Depression

Video length - 03.12

Published date - Dec 2007

Keystage(s) - 4

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Bullies And Beliefs – A short film comprising interviews about the link between bullying and religious beliefs; do bullies target people who hold a faith and what do different faiths have to say about bullying?

Bullies And Beliefs

Video length - 02.03

Published date - Nov 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Weapons Of War – Thomas Nash from The Cluster Munition Coalition on the affects of cluster bombs, their damage and how to get involved.

Weapons Of War

Video length - 02.05

Published date - Nov 2007

Keystage(s) - 4

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Heritage Today – NOAM Jewish youth group talk about knowing your heritage from a alternative cultural perspective.

Heritage Today

Video length - 01.56

Published date - Nov 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Darcus Howe On Black History – Writer and broadcaster Darcus talks about who defines black history.

Darcus Howe On Black History

Video length - 02.02

Published date - Oct 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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