Binary oppositions THIS IS ENGLAND Flashcards
Masculinity VS femininity? Combo and woody
Combo vs woody
Woody is the father figure at the start Shaun has lost, woody expresses emotion/sympathy treat him like a child and gives him better values
Combo is an aggressive figure, slaps him round the head, teaches him to swear, racism. Treats him more like an adult and a bad influence
Binary opposition masculinity vs feminiity combo vs lol?
In the car scene, Lol stands up for herself showing women fearlessness. Camera angles shot reverse shot are equal between combo and lol showing how equal they are. Shows women are active and have power and domination. Close up shot- combo dominates us and lol, crowds screen no free space/ Lol- no free space. Fighting iwht dominance, fights back
Masculinity vs feminitty lol and Cynthia?
Cynthia, protectiveness- sexless due to the loss of her husband. Could relate to combo losing lol.
Lol acts motherly- in contrast to combo who doesn’t act fatherly.
How did the skinhead movement begin?
Originally between white London culture and black Jamaican culture mixed. Mostly influenced by the Jamaicans after the 2nd world war who came over from England. White people liked the style of Jamaicans style. Liked reggae
What happened with the skinhead music?
The skinheads like reggae music so much, Jamaica was producing this individual genre of reggae for the uk, acceptance om both sides. Multi-racial
What was it like at school for black and white??
teacher were openly racist to the black children. Didn’t like Pakistans, liked Jamaicans. Future generations adapted to the idea that it was right to bash Pakistanis as the older generations of skinheads got older.
How was the media an influence on skinheada?
They like panic and said about the youth-cult. Football supporters at the end of 1970 adopted the boots and the jeans, started to spread up north. started in London then spread. Footballers started dressing as skin heads.
Why did the skinhead target football matches?
Bad moon rising song was always played, no wars they could fight so targeted football matches to shout and right not get arrested.
Why did Richard Allens book have an effect?
Book for skinheads, but it was racist.
How did politics have an influence on skinheads?
meetings that were help for socialists and skinheads started to become hooked on the national party. Football was an influence on the nationalist party and as a idea to use it. Selling newspapers of bulldogs to the football stadium
Why were the skinheads attractive to the nationalist?
Due to tribal reasons, white working class. Racial identity. Skinhead- true skinhead have to be a member of the national front
Why was punk clubs better for skinheads?
Only place could go, but didn’t like them as they didn’t like middle classes. Tried to create themselves through punk again when 76 onwards. Nationalist party Used punk as an racist concerts but jimmy purse said no as he didn’t want to be part of racism
Political nationalist vs liberal socialism?
Combo vs woody
Combo is a strong believer in the nationalist party due to the skinhead trend (60-70s). English flag
Woody is a liberal socialist, who still encourages black people to join his group (milky). Skinhead movement was created by the Jamaicans and loved reggae music due to the Jamaicans making reggae music and bringing it to England (new genre)
What is the binary opposition between combo and Pakistan boy?
Big close up shows combo (the antagonist) looking down on the victim (Pakistan boy) showing combos dominance and how much racism played a part from the media
How has the song ’54-46 Was My Number’ got n influence on the film?
Reggae music became a staple for skinhead culture and this song being played at the beginning of the film sets the social realism mark
