Summary
British sociology professor Stuart Hall, the “godfather of
multiculturalism”, passed away on the 10th of February. Hall
dedicated his whole life to informing others on the inequalities within racial,
gender, and sexual identity. He produced many writings and came up with
theories to help influence political and cultural changes in reference to multiculturalism.
Hall’s ideas and theories challenged political views, but within reason. His
different ways of thinking made people remember him as a journalist and a
sociologist. In one particular incident, two years ago, he questioned the Labor
party stating “The left is in trouble. It has not got any ideas, it has not any
independent analysis of its own, and therefore it has got no vision…” Academics, writers, and some politicians have
decided to pay tribute because of his writings and opinions. He will forever be
known even after his death.
Analysis
People like Stuart Hall aren’t as prevalent and well known
during their lives as they should be. I feel that in order to eliminate racial
discrimination, people like Stuart Hall should be better known throughout the
whole world. Although he might have left some of his knowledge and theories
behind for us to work from, we as a global family need to make sure we continue
the process.
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