Broad St
Oxford OX1
UK
Following the Brexit vote on 23 June 2016 and the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America, there has been a rise in reported hate crime, often racially-orientated, in Britain and the USA.
But what role did identity politics play in the Brexit referendum outcome and how will this relatively new phenomenon shape politics in 2017 and beyond?
Does it signal that Europe and North America are swerving away from multiculturalism, and if so, what does this mean?
On the one hand some commentators argue that almost all political ideas and activity can be viewed through the lens of identity, whereas others posit that the entire topic is a distraction and we should instead focus on core economic and social issues such as jobs and housing.
Join the Oxford Fabian Society to discuss these important issues and to shape what we do about it.
Our panel:
1. Nesrine Malik writes for a number of publications including The Guardian and is a regular broadcaster.
2. Amina Gichinga stood as a candidate in the May 2016 elections in the London Borough of Newham.
3. Ella Whelan is assistant editor at Spiked and co-convenor of spiked’s campaign Invoke Article 50 NOW!