Schisms of Society

4 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Join co-hosts Celeste Abourjeili and Gigi Hodes on their journey to explore inequality around the world.

Season 2 focuses on the disparities plaguing Lebanon, a nation in deep economic crisis.

Episodes from Season 1 were based in Split, Croatia and produced with the organization Klub Mladih Split.

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Episodes

Refugees

October 06, 2021 15:49 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

The refugee crisis in the European Union may not be as dire as it was in 2015, but the aftermath of the crisis and the nuances of EU and national policies provide major roadblocks to those seeking asylum. Many are mistreated, abused, and attacked, and their rights are frequently violated by the people who we trust to protect us. An intern who worked with refugees along the French-Italian border helps us navigate the scene and explains how many refugees are stuck with nowhere to go.

Drug Addiction

October 06, 2021 15:22 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Drug addiction is a highly stigmatized social issue that afflicts people across the globe. In June, we talked to a recovering drug addict and intern at a support center about the process of overcoming addiction in the city of Split. We did additional research on drug addiction and here's what we have to say.

Domestic Violence

October 06, 2021 14:56 - 21 minutes - 24 MB

Domestic violence is a problem that continues to afflict society despite large gains in the fields of gender equality, mental health, and sexual education. In this episode, a local survivor of domestic violence shares her perspective and provides tips on how we can better support victims and minimize stigma.

Healthcare Inequality in Croatia

September 27, 2021 08:52 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MB

The Croatian government offers free and universal healthcare to its citizens, a feature of many welfare states. In this episode, we answer the question of whether this idealist system prevents or actually drives inequality in the Croatian healthcare field.