If only this could be repeatedly broadcast by Channel 5 as some sort of tiny 'right of reply' response to its hour-long programme on Monday prime time, 'On Benefits and Proud', about 'people living off the state'. Talk about confirming prejudices! Who owns Ch5?
John VW.
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From Professor John Veit-Wilson
Newcastle University GPS -- Sociology
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, England.
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Telephone 0044[0]191-208-7498.
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Sent: 15 October 2013 02:30
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Subject: All in it together: Are benefits ever a lifestyle choice?
Dear All,
Today sees the launch of a short animated documentary about the lived experiences of welfare reform.
The film has been made by the 'Dole Animators' - a small group of benefit claimants with direct experiences of some of the recent changes to the benefit system. It builds on a small-scale qualitative longitudinal research project.
The film can be viewed at www.doleanimators.org
Please do watch it and leave any comments - either on the website or on twitter #allinittogether
Thanks and best wishes,
Ruth
Ruth Patrick
Doctoral Researcher
School of Sociology & Social Policy
University of Leeds
Tel: 0797 054 9801 or 01943 870 117
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