Heart and Soul

In this special Heart and Soul series, Shazia Khan explores the question "Who Runs Your World" at the family and community level, through the eyes of immigrant families in Britain.

Keeping up appearances

Shazia hears from the parent generation - how important is it to keep up appearances in the community, and to be able to hold your head high?

Whose opinion matters most in this regard, and what boundaries do parents need to set for their children in order not to lose face?

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Role Reversal

Can parent/child roles occasionally be reversed?

Shazia tells the story of a young and highly gifted man from Guyana who, after initial strong resistance from his mother, not only converted to Islam but persuaded her to do the same.

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