Ideology and binary opposition

Ideology and binary opposition

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

The binary oppositions suggested from watching this clip that Britain are overpopulated and its opposition is it not being overpopulated. 
This discussion is presented as there is an argument between Britain being overpopulated and Britain not being populated. This is shown as simple as some people think that Britain is overpopulated whereas some people disagree with this statement. This has been easily reduced to binary opposites.

Other binary oppositions suggested are working class citizens opposed to middle/higher class citizens.This is statement has simply been refined down to this and therefore has been seen as something a part of everyday life. 

Another one is Immigrants portrayed negatively opposing to Immigrants viewed positively and also disabled people and people that aren't disables. These binary oppositions have just been accepted broadly by everyone. 


What ideologies are on display in this clip?

The ideologies displayed in this clip is Britain being overpopulated, Working class citizens and Immigrants having a negative impact. These ideologies are negatively portrayed in this clip meaning that people have just accepted this and not many end up going against these beliefs in order not to cause more disruption. 






What examples of binary opposition can you suggest from watching your clip?

The binary opposition that is seen in this clip are tax payers and non tax payers and people on benefits opposing to people that aren't. This was shown through the discussion in this clip from Holly and Phillip and the female guest as there are different points of views. However, this is simply seen as just two opposing groups of people in society. 

What ideologies are on display in your clip?

The ideologies that are displayed in the clip are non tax payers and people on benefits. There is a general negative view on these two groups of people and has been generalised and accepted by society as a whole making most of society have a negative attitude towards them.