Synopsis
As Darren examines the power imbalance which lies at the heart of social class, he begins to question whether the system is rigged. Just who has the power?
- Programme: Darren McGarvey's Class Wars
- Episode: 03: Power to the People
- Channel: BBC Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2021
- Sociology | The Class System
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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