Explore name bias and self-identity through the experiences of people with non-Western names, and the pressures they face to conform to westernized English norms.

Javeria K. Shah, PhD, is an interdisciplinary academic specialising in sociology, media studies, education, inclusion, and policy. She holds academic and senior management positions at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, and frequently serves as a guest lecturer at various universities. In addition to her university roles, she is a member of several boards, including the Young Vic and a Community Advisory Group within the London Mayor's Office. Javeria also co-chairs the Anti-Racist Teacher Education Network (ARTEN) at the Centre for Race, Education, and Decoloniality at Leeds Beckett University. She founded the Social Performance Network in 2018 and is a prominent advocate for inclusive practices and pedagogy in the UK.