In Physical Capital we'll be exploring the origins of boxing and how it's been used for political and financial gain; as a source of national pride; a vehicle for propaganda and an expression of masculinity. We'll also look at boxing through the prism of race and sexuality and how it's often considered a way out of criminality and poverty. Physical Capital is exclusively available to Human Resources + subscribers on apple podcasts. Subscribe now for your free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Early Origins of Boxing

Much more complicated than a mere history of...  This series is centered around the human relationship with swimming. What draws us to it. How do we use it, what do we gain from it… and what it can take from us.

We’ll be exploring swimming through the prism of ‘Physical Capital' - discussing the physical attributes that can give you an advantage in the water and how they’ve been used to achieve greatness and how they can be affected and influenced by politics, geography and the unequal distribution of resources.

Hosted by Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell

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