The significance of Windrush to Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
I can explain the importance of the Windrush generation in relation to Scene Two of ‘Leave Taking’.
The significance of Windrush to Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
I can explain the importance of the Windrush generation in relation to Scene Two of ‘Leave Taking’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Windrush Generation are those who arrived from Caribbean countries between 1948 and 1973
- The Windrush Generation took up jobs in sectors affected by the post World War Two labour shortage
- At the time, the Caribbean was part of the British Commonwealth so its citizens had the right to live and work in the UK
- In 2017, it was uncovered that many Windrush citizens were facing deportation under a discriminatory immigration system
- 'Leave Taking' was written before the Windrush scandal but remains topical, especially through the character of Brod
Keywords
Colonisation - When a country establishes control over another country, exploiting it for economic gain.
The Commonwealth - Established 1926 as the British Empire declined, this is an international association of 56 independent countries many of which used to be British colonies.
Migrate - When you relocate from one country to another.
Indoctrinate - When you make people believe something. A less formal synonym is to brainwash.
Common misconception
The Windrush generation were illegal migrants.
Those coming from the British Commonwealth were considered citizens.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' published by Nick Hern Books.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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