Blog task: binary oppositions and ideology

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1) What examples of binary opposition can you suggest from watching this clip?
Rich + Poor
Nationalist + Globalist
Young + Old
Capitalist + Socialist 
Working class + Middle/Upper class
Audience + Panel

2) What ideologies are on display in this clip?
An ideology displayed in this clip is that immigration is the central issue relating to the UK's economic problems and Nigel Farage believes that immigration is the reason for overpopulation as well as employment. Another ideology in this clip is the working class who are said to be less educated.

Ideology and your own choice of clip

Now do the same activity for a clip of your choice. Embed the YouTube video in your blog and answer the questions in detail:

1) What examples of binary opposition can you suggest from watching your clip?
Rich + Poor 
Safety + Violence 
Black + White
Upper class + Lower class

2) What ideologies are on display in your clip?
This music video shows the violent contradictions that come with being black in America, having to deal with many different hardships just because of your skin colour. The central message is about violence in America and that we have to deal with them as part of our society.

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