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...cast them as Other’ (Hamer, 2019, p. 276). The ‘Other’ is a concept widely drawn upon in Popular Music Studies, Gender Studies, and Cultural Studies more widely. It is used to demarcate one (often supposedly minority) group as being in some way(s) different to the majority group. Othering frequently has negative associations, as it has been used to portray the...

...cast a well-known and highly regarded actor, Edwin Booth, in the leading role. Sir John Gielgud also famously played Hamlet in London's New Theatre production of the play in 1934, as did Jonathan Pryce, at the Royal Court in 1980. Which of these is the real Hamlet, and why? Discussion The short answer is none of them and all of them. I agree that this is not a very...

...cast away the very name of King, for with the name goes the nature of royalty and all that is under and around it. But because we are largely a fond and silly folk, with a false conceit of ourselves and others, we like to make up romances about the favor in which thrones, municipalities, and powers hold us. Once it was the Tsar of Russia who held us dear, and would do...

...cast new light on these issues. Interested in taking your learning further? You might find it helpful to explore the Open University’s Religious Studies courses and qualifications. Resources for teachers There are discussion questions and a classroom activity suggested at the end of this course...Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture: Learning outcomes -...