https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/how-people-see-you-depends-on-their-awareness-of-cultures-and-peoples How people see you depends on their awareness of cultures and peoples How people see you depends on their awareness of cultures and peoples https://video-meta.open.video/poster/kGA4AdOQlOUz/mHHMKIDRkJ2_NWVEIo.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/kGA4AdOQlOUz/1778415469/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=mHHMKIDRkJ2 52 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/mixed-heritage-and-the-cesus-data-collection Mixed heritage and the cesus data collection Mixed heritage and the cesus data collection https://video-meta.open.video/poster/UXxOkv8Ip42W/SHbhedC6kZ2_tQYNat.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/UXxOkv8Ip42W/1778415596/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=SHbhedC6kZ2 56 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/exploring-ethnic-options-and-minority-agency Exploring Ethnic Options and Minority Agency Dr Miri Song, in conversation with Saskia Roskam, speaks to why she wrote her book Choosing Ethnic Options. https://video-meta.open.video/poster/QLpeBdz7lO_6/mrH3Ks86lY2_twkwGB.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/QLpeBdz7lO_6/1778415598/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=mrH3Ks86lY2 109 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/navigating-mixed-heritage-in-the-uk Navigating mixed heritage in the UK Navigating mixed heritage in the UK https://video-meta.open.video/poster/jNpidr4YkW15/SHGMKYClRZ2_pdiRtq.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/jNpidr4YkW15/1778415595/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=SHGMKYClRZ2 48 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/professor-miri-song Professor Miri Song In this insightful conversation, sociologist Miri Song discusses the complexities of multiracial and mixed heritage identities, exploring how societal perceptions, historical context, and personal experiences shape self-identification and social categorisation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Professor Miri Songs Work 02:54 Exploring Ethnic Identity and Agency 05:05 The Concept of Code Switching 07:41 Navigating Racial Assignments and Self-Identification 10:44 The One Drop Rule and Its Implications 13:24 Historical Context of Racial Categories 16:29 Mixed Heritage and Family Dynamics 18:28 The Role of Data in Understanding Mixedness 21:18 Cultural Contexts and Racial Dynamics 23:56 The Importance of Context in Racial Identity 26:24 Challenges of Racial Data Collection 28:46 Diversity Within Mixed Heritage Groups 30:36 Interracial Unions and Gender Dynamics 33:21 Concluding Thoughts on Mixed Identity Resources: Miri Songs Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics - https://www.lse.ac.uk/social-policy/people/miri-song Dr Miri Song became motivated to do her studies of mixed people as spouses and parents, because she got tired of only seeing studies of mixed peoples identities. So she focused on generational change - what happens when mixed heritage children have children. Her Written work: Mixed Heritage in the Family: Racial Identity, Spousal Choice, and Child-Rearing Multiracial Parents: Mixed Race Families, Generational Change, and the Future of Race Mixed Race Identities Choosing Ethnic Identity Helping Out: Childrens Labor in Ethnic Businesses https://video-meta.open.video/poster/jcsKopKAp4ot/eibhKZ9kRZ2_YwLFZo.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/jcsKopKAp4ot/1778416546/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=eibhKZ9kRZ2 2457 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/where-katie-feels-local-now Where Katie feels local now! Where Katie feels local now! https://video-meta.open.video/poster/yhBiEhmBQ0D5/mGaofd9Bkt2_GOvTBz.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/yhBiEhmBQ0D5/1778423141/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=mGaofd9Bkt2 106 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/embracing-mixed-heritage Embracing Mixed Heritage The conversation delves into the complex upbringing of Katie, born in apartheid South Africa and raised in Eswatini. It also explores the challenges of cultural identity and heritage, particularly in the context of being mixed race. Takeaways Complex upbringing Identity and heritage https://video-meta.open.video/poster/72t0hhndQWCq/maapLYCAks2_UjUipy.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/72t0hhndQWCq/1778423279/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=maapLYCAks2 190 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/intro-to-podcast Intro to podcast Saskia shares her motivation for recording podcast conversations about being mixed race and her hopes for the project. She also expresses her humility and openness to learning and understanding more about the subject. https://video-meta.open.video/poster/6YBCxhCko03W/SWH-KJDBlc2_IrHEVM.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/6YBCxhCko03W/1778423282/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=SWH-KJDBlc2 269 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/katie-mantwa-george Katie Mantwa George In this insightful conversation, Katie Mantwa George shares her unique journey of navigating her mixed heritage across different countries, the impact of apartheid on her identity, and the importance of embracing diversity and self-awareness. Discover how her experiences shape her perspectives on race, culture, and belonging. Chapters 00:00 -Introduction to Identity and Heritage 01:36 -Growing Up in Apartheid South Africa 04:38 -Cultural Transition to the UK 07:52 -Understanding Racial Identity in Different Contexts 10:46 -The Impact of Apartheid on Identity 13:30 -Navigating Mixed Heritage and Cultural Differences 16:12 -The Role of Family in Shaping Identity 19:26 -Creating Representation in Literature 22:27 -The Importance of Empathy and Understanding 25:27 -Concluding Thoughts on Mixed Heritage 32:06 -The Complexity of Identity and Categorization 38:14 -Navigating Locality and Belonging 46:04 -Perceptions of Race and Mixed Heritage 58:52 -Family Dynamics and Racial Awareness RESOURCES https://www.littlestepspublishing.co.uk/books/meadow-and-marleys-magical-mix https://www.beinghumanwell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-mantwa-george/ https://video-meta.open.video/poster/8Uoitd4soKFW/SrboeYDlkc2_ZkUgxx.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/8Uoitd4soKFW/1778423996/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=SrboeYDlkc2 4064 https://open.video/@essays-in-sepia/v/wani Wani Wani Mkandawire shares his rich heritage, navigating life between Malawi and the UK, and how his multicultural experiences shape his identity, resilience, and entrepreneurial journey in coffee farming. Chapters 00:00 -Embracing Heritage and Identity 29:36 -Navigating Cultural Connections 40:15 -Pride in Roots and Family Traditions RESOURCES https://malawiancoffee.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wani-mkandawire/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYCKzpXEW6E&t=1s https://video-meta.open.video/poster/6MlqxhnAR4uY/mrbpfYDlkd2_CwIUVl.jpg https://streaming.open.video/contents/6MlqxhnAR4uY/1778423436/index.m3u8 https://open.video/embed?contentId=mrbpfYDlkd2 3028