Blog task: binary oppositions and ideology

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1) What examples of binary opposition can you suggest from watching this clip?  The binary oppositions displayed in this clip between Russell Brand and Nigel Farage views on the subject are; Rich and poor, Working class and Upper class, Immigration and Brits and Left wing and Right wing.

2) What ideologies are on display in this clip?  The ideologies displayed in this clip is, Nigel Farage believing that UK is being corrupt and over populated by  immigrants and that there isn't enough space for the real British citizens and that there isn't enough resources for people(e.g. schools for children). However, Russell Brand disagrees with NIgels Viewpoints by stating that the corruption is all influenced by the higher people in the economy as they try to uncap the amount of money earned by the bankers without being taxed which leads to less money being put into society. Russel also states that, Nigels group are trying the blame the economic crisis on that amount of immigrants being allowed in the UK to avoid his negative views and being racist.

Embed the video into your blog (as above) and answer these two questions in full paragraphs.

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 and poor  Brits and immigrants  working class and lower class 

2) What ideologies are on display in your clip?
a man feels that immigration has ruined society as he is homeless and can not get a job and blames people from ethnic minorities. the man feels that its easier for immigrants to get jobs than brits and even though hes homeless and needs a home he gets assisted by an immigrant and doesnt find it fair.

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