Another key feature of your answer in the exam needs to be recognition of the future. How will this collective identity go on to be represented?
The collective identity of the future will be likely to be represented in a similar way of today, because there has been a trend followed for many years by adults of the past and today, however it could change due to the fact that in the future youth of today could be the adults and see the youth culture from their prospective.
Where are the representations of you? Where do you express yourself? (Facebook, personal blog, youtube, online worlds)
Facebook
Who is currently in control of the modes of production for how young people are represented?
Adults control the way young people are shown in the public eye for TV, newspapers and film.
Use Buckingham's theory to extend your point further...
This theory says that parents control the way children are represented and are hidden from the real world and being oppressed.
What examples of young people being in control of the construction of the way in which their collective identity is represented can you find?
BBC switch, showing what young people are really like.
What are the implications of this?
The implications are that people get to see the youth of today in a true light rather than one made up in the media that is used to stereotype young people and make adults be fearful of the youth.
What could happen in the future in terms of who is in control of representations? What evidence can you find that this could develop?
The control of how people are represented will be the same as today because there will be no way of younger people taking over all media areas and representing themselves in a good light.
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Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Britain in the 1970s and 2009.
The political situation:
1970 - Political and Social unrest which lead to the 'decade of strikes.' These involved, unions such as the postal and miners, who took the biggest action in these strikes and protests.
Conservatives were in power in from 1970 - 1974 then Labour took over from 1940 - 1979.
In Margaret Thatcher in 1979, became the first female UK Priminister.
2009 - Labour were in power
Immigration policy and situation:
1970s - There was restricted immigration in Britain, however 83000 immigrants came through the boarders and obtained living and working visa's.
In 1972, the biggest influx of African Asains came through and settled in Britain. 80000 of them were sent here by their leader Idi Amin. This resulted in a peak of 28000 in two months.
2009 - 160,980 British citizen applications were processed and accepted.
Unemployment:
1970s -Unemployment was relative and range from 1.3 to 1.5 million over the decade. It peaked in 1979 when it was at its highest, however compared to other figures this was still relatively low.
Crime:
1970s - Crime dropped by 41% in 1979.
2009 - Offensives dropped to 10.1 million and gun crime was down to only 6%. 1/3 of all crimes recorded were theft or handling stolen goods.
Misfits:
All the young characters are wearing orange boiler suits, which shows their unity. This also identifies them as criminals. All of the characters put their own style to the boiler suit, this shows diversity within a collective. There are close ups of all the characters, this allows the audience to identify with each of them. The editing is fast paced, with quick cuts in between short duration shots. This could show that the group is disorganised.
The political situation:
1970 - Political and Social unrest which lead to the 'decade of strikes.' These involved, unions such as the postal and miners, who took the biggest action in these strikes and protests.
Conservatives were in power in from 1970 - 1974 then Labour took over from 1940 - 1979.
In Margaret Thatcher in 1979, became the first female UK Priminister.
2009 - Labour were in power
Immigration policy and situation:
1970s - There was restricted immigration in Britain, however 83000 immigrants came through the boarders and obtained living and working visa's.
In 1972, the biggest influx of African Asains came through and settled in Britain. 80000 of them were sent here by their leader Idi Amin. This resulted in a peak of 28000 in two months.
2009 - 160,980 British citizen applications were processed and accepted.
Unemployment:
1970s -Unemployment was relative and range from 1.3 to 1.5 million over the decade. It peaked in 1979 when it was at its highest, however compared to other figures this was still relatively low.
Crime:
1970s - Crime dropped by 41% in 1979.
2009 - Offensives dropped to 10.1 million and gun crime was down to only 6%. 1/3 of all crimes recorded were theft or handling stolen goods.
Misfits:
All the young characters are wearing orange boiler suits, which shows their unity. This also identifies them as criminals. All of the characters put their own style to the boiler suit, this shows diversity within a collective. There are close ups of all the characters, this allows the audience to identify with each of them. The editing is fast paced, with quick cuts in between short duration shots. This could show that the group is disorganised.
Thursday, 27 January 2011
cultural or fashion movements taking place in Britain today that could classify as forming a collective identity....
A movement in fashion has brought about a style in young people that resembles a Public school "preppy" image, with people wearing Jack Wills rugby tops and Abercrombie lumberjack style shirts, Barbour coats and leather boots. Rather than sharing the same beliefs they share the same attitudes to fashion and clothing which is creating a collective identity.
Fashion movements are able to develop and change quicker than cultural movements. Over the last 20 years Mods and Skin heads have faded out and an Indie culture is developing. There is not so much of a stereotypical image of an Indie "kid" as there was a mod or skin head, because with in the culture, the idea is to be as individual as you can. With the indie scene, there is an Indie style of music, deriving from rock/pop/electro and putting a unique stamp on it. The range in style is diverse and because of this has its independent name.
A movement in fashion has brought about a style in young people that resembles a Public school "preppy" image, with people wearing Jack Wills rugby tops and Abercrombie lumberjack style shirts, Barbour coats and leather boots. Rather than sharing the same beliefs they share the same attitudes to fashion and clothing which is creating a collective identity.
Fashion movements are able to develop and change quicker than cultural movements. Over the last 20 years Mods and Skin heads have faded out and an Indie culture is developing. There is not so much of a stereotypical image of an Indie "kid" as there was a mod or skin head, because with in the culture, the idea is to be as individual as you can. With the indie scene, there is an Indie style of music, deriving from rock/pop/electro and putting a unique stamp on it. The range in style is diverse and because of this has its independent name.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
1. In groups discuss what your understanding of the term 'collective identity' is.
Collective Identity is the sense of belonging to a group. The bond between the group of people is so strong that they would risk their own lives for what they believe in.
2. Then discuss what you understand 'Britishness' to mean? What does being British mean to you?
A stereotypical understanding of Britishness is when you show strong characteristics and patriotism to the British culture. This could be having the Union Jack inside or outside your house, but influences such as class, here you come from in Britain and foreign influences, within Britain have caused a change to what Britishness means to individuals. To some people Britishness could simply mean the bad weather, or good British food.
Speaking the language. Bad weather.
3. Blog a summary of how the clips from Passport to Pimlico construct a representation of Britishness.
This creates a representation of Britishness because people in Britain believe that it is important where you originally come from.
The film shows British are stubborn and fight for what they believe in. This shows Britishness because
British people helping each other out.
It rained a lot - the weather.
Collective Identity is the sense of belonging to a group. The bond between the group of people is so strong that they would risk their own lives for what they believe in.
2. Then discuss what you understand 'Britishness' to mean? What does being British mean to you?
A stereotypical understanding of Britishness is when you show strong characteristics and patriotism to the British culture. This could be having the Union Jack inside or outside your house, but influences such as class, here you come from in Britain and foreign influences, within Britain have caused a change to what Britishness means to individuals. To some people Britishness could simply mean the bad weather, or good British food.
Speaking the language. Bad weather.
3. Blog a summary of how the clips from Passport to Pimlico construct a representation of Britishness.
This creates a representation of Britishness because people in Britain believe that it is important where you originally come from.
The film shows British are stubborn and fight for what they believe in. This shows Britishness because
British people helping each other out.
It rained a lot - the weather.
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