{"title":"Faiza Shaheen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eFaiza Shaheen\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned voice in the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Known for her thought-provoking perspective and engaging writing style, Faiza Shaheen delves into the intricacies of socio-economic issues with a personal touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer notable work, \u003cstrong\u003eKnow Your Place\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compelling narrative that explores the themes of class and inequality. This book offers readers an opportunity to understand the often untold stories of everyday struggles and triumphs, highlighting how background and personal experiences shape our identity and position in society. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaiza Shaheen's work is celebrated for its blend of personal memoir and wider social commentary, providing readers with both an intimate and comprehensive understanding of the issues she discusses. Her writings are perfect for those who are keen to explore social justice topics through a deeply personal lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the world of Faiza Shaheen and gain a new perspective on the socio-economic landscapes that shape our lives. Her works not only educate but also inspire readers to reflect on their own place in the world and the changes they can make within it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"know-your-place-by-faiza-shaheen-9781398505391","title":"Know Your Place","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A stunning and devastating indictment of a society scarred and defined by inequality, by one of the most charismatic and compelling voices in politics today’\u003c\/strong\u003e – Owen Jones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Faiza’s work is living proof that you don’t have to choose between focusing on class and battling racism, or to triangulate on hate in order to advance a political cause. She’s a testament to the power of rising with your community, and not out of it’\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ash Sarkar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Shaheen overcame a plethora of barriers to get to Oxford and become a leading statistician. In this thought-provoking read, she uses her own unlikely story to probe how society defines your chances in life – and what we can do about it' \u003ci\u003ei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt four years old, Dr Faiza Shaheen was told by her mum that one day she would study at the University of Oxford. As the daughter of a car mechanic attending state schools, the odds were low, but she worked hard and succeeded. Today, she’s a leading statistician and standing for election as a Member of Parliament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do we glorify success as personal triumph like this? These narratives purposely erase the role of public services, where you are born, and luck – and they tell us that anyone can follow the same path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than making working-class mobility the norm, what Faiza accomplished makes her an exception, and it’s statistically impossible for everyone to be the exception. The inconvenient truth, as this book proves, is that social mobility is a fairy tale. Society today will not give most of us the chance of a secure and fulfilling life. That is unacceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart memoir, part polemic, \u003ci\u003eKnow Your Place\u003c\/i\u003e is a personal and statistical look at how society and the economy are structured, what really defines your life chances and how our current system keeps us locked into an ugly hierarchy. But more than that, it’s a powerful call for collective fighting to reinvent things as we want them to be; it’s about breaking out, finding hope and not staying in your place. We can change things, and this is how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627831382252,"sku":"9781398505391","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25507763482685.jpg?v=1751891540"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/faiza-shaheen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}