SEMINAR 3 Questions for Sonita Gale by Clare Griffiths https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz During Week 3, seminar 3, we are very lucky indeed to be able to watch a screening of 'Hostile', a  feature-length documentary focusing on the UK’s complicated relationship with its migrant communities. The film focuses on the impact of the evolving ‘hostile environment’ policies that target migrants. It is written, produced and directed by Sonita Gale, who will be available via Zoom after the screening to answer our questions! Please research the film (see all info on the KLE including a trailer) and submit your questions for Sonita here en-us 2023-01-24 10:11:03 UTC 2023-02-03 21:27:22 UTC hello@padlet.com cegriffiths https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2454441413 Can you tell me about your background and what led you to make this film? ]]> 2023-01-24 10:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2454441413 cegriffiths https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2454442036 Can you explain the 'no recourse to public funds'? ]]> 2023-01-24 10:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2454442036 Not so much a question but more a statement of fact: One does not need to be an immigrant to find a tory government hostile towards them. 5th or 6th richest nation on the planet and we need a campaign; "feeding Britain's children". Please wake up people and see the tories for what they are and who and what they really care about! x2m07 https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2460342844 2023-01-29 15:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2460342844 https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2466995801 How have you dealt with racism during your life? 
What would you say is the best way to deal with racists is? 
As an immigrant how do you think it's best to try to communicate with those around you what the experience of being brown in a white environment is like? I've found people struggle to understand as they will never live it as we do. ]]> 2023-02-03 02:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2466995801 https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467481442 Did racism/xenophobia towards you and others get exponentially worse after the Brexit referendum result of 2016?

Do you know any white minority ethnic immigrant's experiences? Do you think they are overshadowed by the experiences of Black, mixed heritage and Asian people?

Have you faced racism from immigrants or mixed race people?]]> 2023-02-03 12:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467481442 cegriffiths https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467617185 It seems that the most 'vulnerable'/'precarious' are those being targeted by hostile policies (e.g. refugees, people seeking asylum). The language of the government seems to be that it welcomes those who are 'skilled' and can 'contribute' to UK society, but not those who actually require some support. I wonder if you think this is a deliberate strategy? ]]> 2023-02-03 14:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467617185 cegriffiths https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467618292 How can we change/disrupt the hostile narratives and policies of the state? ]]> 2023-02-03 14:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467618292 cegriffiths https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467619909 The current Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, is using rather inflammatory rhetoric about immigrants/refugees (as 'invaders' ,etc). What impacts do you think this has? ]]> 2023-02-03 14:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467619909 cegriffiths https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467620979 The government say that the 'hostile environment' policies will act as a deterrent to 'illegal immigration'. Do you agree? ]]> 2023-02-03 14:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467620979 cegriffiths https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467621484 Is illegal immigration an increasing problem? ]]> 2023-02-03 14:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2467621484 https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2468122069 Although the 'hostile environment' is something that was only stated in 2012, the UK have been doing their best to make it hostile for years (especially in legislation) and this continues on to this day especially following the introduction of the Nationality and Borders Act. Do you ever see this changing? That the UK will go in the opposite way and welcome people again? They seem to have been welcoming for Ukraine migrants by relaxing certain rules for them however this doesn't seem to be done for immigrants with an Asian background. ]]> 2023-02-03 21:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cegriffiths/p055prtvvq9m53yz/wish/2468122069