Binary Oppositions and Ideology

Binary Oppositions and Ideology In The Media

Russell and Nigel Clash

Binary Oppositions present during this clip:

• Good vs Evil
• Society vs Government
• The right vs the wrong
• People vs Corruption
• Upper class vs Lower class
• Wealthy vs immigrants
• Rich vs poor
• Hero vs villain 

Ideologies displayed in this clip:

The most common sense of ideology that is repeated constantly in this clip is that the government is doing the right thing. Through-out this clip, most of the audience were essentially agreeing with Nigel's points as they seem to not agree with the point in which Russell is taking on this subject. Moreover, they seem to believe that the government is doing the right thing, however some (only now days) do people truly rebel against certain beliefs that the government believe is the 'right' thing for the people/society. 

Another common ideology that a majority of people in this audience agree on and believe is true is that immigrants are causing issues for the country. This has been repeated by many people who spoke directly to Russell as they share their own personal experiences with the issue. Furthermore, the working class (which was majority of the people present during this talk) has been severely hit by the issue that has struck the country. Therefore, as majority of the audience is from a working class background, they are more likely to believe that immigrants are the one to blame for the current situation.

Finally, another common ideology that has been present during this clip has been that the countries system needs to be changed. This is because majority of the audience are confused on where the money (from the economy) has gone and where it is. Both Russell and Nigel want a tremendous change to society, however their values and opinions is what makes their ideas differ from one another. In addition, this ideology of 'change' is the key and main thing that all members of the public share in common /based on this current situation). Therefore, one of the most common ideologies present during this talk was the need for change in society and in the government.

Straight Outta Compton Police Check

Binary oppositions present during this clip:

• Black ethnic group vs police
• Appearance vs belief 
• People vs law
• White vs Black
• Corruption vs Equality
• Society vs individuals 

Ideologies displayed within this clip:

One significant ideology that is shown in this clip is that black people are seen as gang members or criminals. During today's society this stereotype as well as ideology of society still remains very active. The media such as news papers portray black people as criminals and this creates the ideology and representation of them to be like this. In this clip, the police stop five group members and force them to get on to the ground due to their appearance. This quote clearly shows how even during the date where this film is meant to take place, there is still the same level of racial inequality amongst black people.

Another ideology that is shown in this clip is that american police are racist towards black people. It has been seen in the news that many black american citizens have been abused or arrested due to their ethnicity. This ideology may not be seen by the police themselves but is clearly seen by society who see this news from another country other than America itself. In this clip it in evident that these police-men had stopped these five group members because of their appearance and this indicates that even in today's society these events still take place.

Finally, another ideology shown in this clip is that the skill of being and musician or music artist is seen as not an 'Art'. This ideology is believed by many people in both today's society and in the society in which this film is based on. People didn't value to importance of music and considered it as annoying and not needed. However, it is the importance of music that helps children to elevate in literature or gain a creative mind as words can inspire them to achieve something greater. This ideology is what most people didn't agree with and so the dominant ideology was that music was not considered an art. Furthermore, in today's society this type of ideology does remain fairly dominant, however it is changing.