Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit
Two senior staff members from Eton College are set to attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London. The event, co-founded by Jordan Peterson, is described as an 'anti-woke' gathering of global populist-right figures.
Why it matters
The involvement of elite educational figures in polarizing political movements highlights the ongoing culture wars within Western institutions.
Peterson speaking at last year’s Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference, which has been dubbed an ‘anti-woke’ Davos. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA View image in fullscreen Peterson speaking at last year’s Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference, which has been dubbed an ‘anti-woke’ Davos. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA UK news Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together global populist-right figures, US state officials and Eton teachers
The framing of the event as 'anti-woke' and the focus on the controversial nature of the attendees suggests a critical perspective on the summit.
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