The Minority Effect

EP7, Turan: Law, Access Schemes, and Life as a Barrister

In this episode, co-host Hanife is joined by Turan, a barrister based in London. Turan graduated with an undergraduate degree in Law with French Law from the University of Bristol in 2014 and a Masters in Law from the London School of Economics in 2015. She qualified as a Barrister in 2018, specialising in medical and human rights law.  The episode explores her transition from education to the workplace as well as her journey to becoming a barrister, and discusses the barriers both ethnic minorities and those from a lower socioeconomic background may face when pursuing the profession.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

EP6, Masuma: Afghanistan, the Hazara Minority, and Women's Rights

In this series two opener, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Masuma, an Afghan activist advocating for the rights of women and the Hazara people in Afghanistan. During this episode the hosts discuss Afghanistan’s ethnic makeup and the situation that the Afghan people are facing following the recent takeover by the Taliban. Follow Masuma: Instagram: @thisismasuma Explore more: Hazara Committee UK:  https://www.hazaracommittee.co.uk Afghanistan Emergency Appeal: https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/afghanistan-emergency-appeal/ Emergency Aid for Victims of the Taliban Attacks: https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-aid-for-victims-of-the-taliban-attacks?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer  Rustam Wahab 'The Worldwide Tribe' Podcast episode on Afghanistan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gqAOGEfklTl8uTlKhULd4?si=bb8b711846fb49cf Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

Interlude: Season One Review

In the season one review, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo reflect on previous episodes and discuss future plans for 'The Minority Effect'.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

EP5, Gabby: Freelance Journalism and Graduate Job Prospects

In this episode co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Gabby, a freelance writer and journalist who graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in English Literature in 2019. The episode explores her experiences as a Black woman within a creative industry and the transition from full-time education to the working world.  The episode also touches upon her role in establishing Legion Dance Society, formerly known as Urban Dance- a key dance society established at the University of Exeter in 2018 in response to the overwhelmingly white creative community. Timestamps: Introduction - 1:20 Why written journalism? - 6:28 Transitioning into the world of work as a freelancer- 8:52 Keeping up the legacy of University projects - 13:00-19:00 Transferable skills - 20:11 Aligning journalism and social projects - 23:50 Is the industry an accessible and safe space for ethnic minorities? - 27:28 Where is the industry heading with regards to inclusion and what are your next steps? - 30:04 Tips for people transitioning into the world of work - 33:50 Tips for balancing responsibilities with freelancing - 36:47 3 main points of advice that you would give someone who wants to start freelancing - 42:16 Outro - 43:40 Follow Gabby on social media: Instagram: @gabeino Twitter: @gabeino Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect

EP4, Celine: Coming Out and Leadership at University

In this pride month special, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Celine, a final year Finance and Business Marketing student at Oxford Brookes University. Here, they discuss her coming out experience, both at home and within the Filipino community. The episode explores Celine's experiences at university as a member and former president of the LGBTQ+ society, the SU LGBTQ+ officer and chair for BAME LGBTQ+ student network. Resources: https://www.stonewall.org.uk https://mermaidsuk.org.uk Follow Celine on social media: Instagram: @ryce_lyf Oxford Brookes LGBTQ+ Society: Instagram: @brookeslgbtq Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Twitter: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect