{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67bcbf1bb63437eabc48b5a8/6838786e6e5b65d787bcf472?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Should We Scrap Shakespeare in Schools? | Feat. Marvyn Harrison","description":"<p>Is Shakespeare still relevant in today’s classrooms — or is it time to diversify the English curriculum?</p><p>Marvyn Harrison joins the Jeremy Vine show to debate whether <em>William Shakespeare</em> should remain a staple of the national curriculum. The conversation explores whether the Bard's legacy reflects a rich literary tradition — or reinforces outdated views and gatekeeps more inclusive voices from being taught.</p><p>📚 Topics discussed:</p><ul><li>Cultural literacy vs cultural stagnation</li><li>Why representation matters in English literature</li><li>The emotional disconnect many students feel with Shakespeare</li><li>Modern alternatives and new authors for study</li><li>Can we teach Shakespeare <em>alongside</em> other narratives?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>📲 More from Marvyn Harrison:</p><p> Website: <a href=\"https://marvynharrison.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://marvynharrison.co.uk</a></p><p> Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/discoverwithmarvyn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/discoverwithmarvyn</a></p><p> TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvyn_harrison</p><p> LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinharrison\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinharrison</a></p><p> Dope Black Dads: https://dopeblack.org/dopeblackdads</p><p> BELOVD Agency: <a href=\"https://belovd.agency\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://belovd.agency</a></p>","author_name":"marvyn Harrison"}