Let's talk about the Status Quo | EP 24

Switch On with Adaora Lumina

In this episode of #SwitchOnWithAdaora, Tolu and I dissect the Status Quo and how limiting, old-fashioned and self-contradictory it can be across social, cultural and religious cultures.

Show Note:

• [4:45] We begin by talking about a documentary, featuring a prison in Germany where every day, they attempt to rehabilitate the prisoners to make them a better version of themselves.
  
• [8:03] The Social Status Quo: Concepts like “If you are friends with someone, you naturally should be friends with their friends or else you’re seen as Snobbish.”
  
• [14:56] The Relationship Status Quo: The socio-cultural pressure that comes with timings and gender roles.
  
• [24:25] The Religious Status Quo: The place of worship you are expected to attend and religious observations.
  
• [31:28] The Finance, Founder and Business Status Quo.