dream representation Flashcards
who is the pianist and how are they represented?
middle aged white woman- represented having stereotypical british reserve- doesn’t like helicopter invading her personal space- patronising MOA - “hello boys and girls”- matriarchal role- disapproval and approval
how is dizzee rascal represented in a complex way?
rebellious young black male- hoodie- rebellion and lower class.
however, more positive representation of purpose, hardworking and achievement- other youths partake in less destructive behaviour like dancing to challenge negative stereotypes of this group
what positive messages are embedded in the representations?
power of pursuing a dream- police can’t get into recording studio- music offers protection from harsh realities of world- police dancing
how does gilroys ethnicity and postcolonial theory apply to the music video?
white matriarchal kids tv presenter and young black male- 1950s- reflects increasing ethnic diversity in britain- embeds positive messages constructing representation of successful rapper an subverting negative stereotypes of ethnic minorities
how is matriarchy presented in the video?
female seen in control as dizzee arguably depends on her for endorsement of album and returns to box.
