MIGRAIN: Ideology and binary opposition

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

 Victim and assailant,  Corrupt and honest

2) What ideologies are on display in this clip?


  • Immigrants are greedy, 
  • Rightwing politics- them seen as rich and racist, 
  • Politicians are heartless and selfish


Ideology and your own choice of clip:

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

immigrants and "natives", politicians and public, facts and rumours

2) What ideologies are on display in your clip?

  • NHS being corrupt 
  • immigrants are seen as selfish and are "absorbing" all the health care services
  • NHS not being able to fund themselves
  • nigel farage being corrupt


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