Podcasts / Shows
"Cannes à sucre et préjugés" a six-part exploration podcast, that critically examines Mauritian society, this island which, to paraphrase Malcolm de Chazal, "cultivates sugarcane and prejudices."
Hosted by Cristèle de Spéville, this series interrogates the intricate power dynamics entrenched within contemporary Mauritian society and confronts taboo subjects.
Across each episode through candid conversations with her guests, she lays bare the legacies of colonialism and plantation society that continue to ripple through our social fabric. She casts light on our complex multiculturalism, our conflicted relationships with language, the invisibility of women in our history, prompting listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about societal norms.
"Cannes à sucre et préjugés" seeks not only to educate but to provoke introspection and collective action.
It beckons viewers to confront uncomfortable truths, and to envision what a future rooted in equity and justice could look like in Mauritius.
EPISODE SLAVERY, A PAST STILL PRESENT
In its second episode, "Cannes à sucre et préjugés" delves into the enduring legacy of slavery in Mauritius—a legacy whose shadows stretch across generations, shaping identities and forging fault lines within society. Here, history confronts the present with raw intensity, challenging the comforting notion that the past is confined to history books.
Anthropologists, cooks, and students converge as guests, each offering a unique perspective shaped by their own encounters with Mauritius' fraught history. With Cristèle de Spéville as guide, they navigate the labyrinthine complexities of identity and power dynamics forged by centuries of enslavement.
Together, they peel back layers of historical amnesia to reveal the persistent discrimination and social inequities that persist long after abolition.
SÉ TOUJOURS PRÉSENT
MANAGEMENT OF OUR LANGUAGES
THE HEAVY BAGGAGE OF OUR LANGUAGES
In this compelling episode, "Cannes à sucre et préjugés" turns its gaze towards the intricate tapestry of languages that weave through Mauritian society—a mosaic as rich and diverse as the island's cultural landscape itself. Here, the seemingly simple act of talking and our language choices, becomes a profound exploration of identity, power dynamics.
At the heart of the discussion are questions that reverberate through Mauritius' complex history: Do our languages carry hues of class and privilege? Who dictates which languages are deemed more acceptable, and how do educational institutions perpetuate these hierarchies?
These inquiries lead us on a journey through centuries of colonization and cultural assimilation, where language was not merely a means of communication but a tool of control and division.
Guests from diverse backgrounds—linguists, educators, and ordinary Mauritians—join Cristèle de Spéville in unraveling these intricate threads. Together, they probe the nuances of our linguistic identity.
