Latin immigrants in the UK increasingly enter relationships with British partners, expanding social circles and bridging cultural gaps while challenging traditional expectations from earlier generations. From hobby shops to beach encounters, couples like Leslie and Nick illustrate how shared interests and mutual respect enable successful cross-cultural partnerships in London. Ramón […]
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50 Years of Argentina on film
The Garden Cinema presents a selection of films from the last five decades that explore how Argentine society has grappled with the aftermath of the military coup of 1976. Abla Kandalaft That year, the country’s armed forces overthrew the democratically elected government and installed a dictatorship as part […]
Between precarity and ambition of a migrant in London
A European student’s experience in London highlights challenges in employment, housing and adaptation, revealing social tensions in a diverse city where academic opportunities coexist with economic pressure and a demanding everyday life. Javier Duque October 2012 was the date when norn Italian *Petro landed in the UK. He […]
Islam, sexuality and contested interpretations
For years, they have been having to compromise their identity—choosing to either stay deeply closeted or cast off their faith—but increasingly today they are carving a path for themselves, challenging homophobic interpretations of Islam and embracing all parts of who they are. (The Prisma memories) Lori DeGolyer Queer* visibility […]
The invisible lives of Latin American immigrants
The shadowy life of early mornings and late nights spent hauling a bucket and mop around schools, offices and hotels is the fate which awaits many Latin American immigrants. Their lives interrupted by violence, tens of thousands of Latin Americans have come to the United Kingdom in the hope to rebuild their lives and those of their families.
















