Museum of London
The categorization and organization of differing class groups in London represent its staggering post WWII population and the vast scale of living standards. Many of these poor communities were formed of immigrants and minorities, showing how poorly London adapted to its diversifying population. Karim experienced this discrepancy as a young man growing up in a lower-middle class, working family.
Museum of London
This police hat represents the violence and outrage from the Brixton riots in 1981, as black citizens protested the oppression and mistreatment by the police force. Karim was not so quick to join in such protests like his friend Jamila.
V&A Museum
New age punk groups, like Pink Floyd, helped shape the youth anti-culture that sparked in London in the 1970s, similar to the way Karim sought identity and understanding outside of traditional society.
V&A Museum
Music often turned political during this period, as when Pink Floyd heavily promoted anti-war and anti-violence agendas through lyrics and live performances.
The London Eye
The London Eye and full view of the city helped bring together the closing of our class. I was reminded of the time and knowledge gained while learning to grow as a global citizen. I will no doubt take these experiences with me long down the road.
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