Blog task: binary oppositions and ideology


1) What examples of binary opposition can you suggest from watching this clip?

Within the Russell Brand & Nigel Farage clash over immigration, the examples of binary opposition that was shown through out the clip was:
  • Rich vs Poor
  • Left wing vs Right wing
  • Immigration vs Brits
  • Working class vs upper class (elite)
  • Brand vs farage
2) What ideologies are on display in this clip?

 Ideology in simple terms means is a belief which is shown through an individual or groups opinion. Within the video, there were multiple scenes that depicted the them of ideology such as: the belief that UK should strengthen their border control and limit immigrants coming in, the belief that corrupt in the city has caused for lower class people to suffer during immigration and the belief that immigration has caused London to become over crowded and ultimately it is having a negative impact as a whole for our country.  All these ideologies creates conflict within the narrative which is also known as binary oppostion. 

 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?

  • Police vs Criminals
  • Hereos vs Villains
  • Life vs Death
2) What ideologies are on display in your clip?

 One ideology which is shown in this clip is the idea that the upper class were a corrupt social class and going to extremes to increase their wealth causing poor people to barely survive. An example of binary opposition in this clip is the conflict between the police and criminals. The use of showing criminals being involved with mass murders and scandals are typical movie traits whilst showing clips of the police failing to catch them helps add to the narrative and keep the audience engaged.

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