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This is England and Ideology

Iain Fox

Created on November 15, 2023

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Intro: Watch the video introducing what we're referring to when we say an 'ideological critical approach'.

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an ideological critical approach

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What are some ‘left’ wing political beliefs about the social issues here? What are some right wing beliefs?

One way to discuss ideology is to use the terms ‘left’ and ‘right’ wing (also known as liberal and conservative).

Dominant ideology

Watch the video and then click on the numbers above for tasks which you are required to make notes on.

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Dominant ideology/HEGEMONY and political ideology

Does This is England challenge or reinforce hegemony/dominiant ideologies concernning representation of women?

Answer the questions on the right. The rules of the Bechdal Test are in No 1 above. Who is Mulvey? Click on No2. Use this info and your answers to the Bechdal test to come to a conclusion.

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Dominant ideology/HEGEMONY and feminist ideology

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Feminist ideologies

Political ideologiesincluding: 1. nationalism/Facism 2. Anti-Facism 3. Anti-Thatcher

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How are these ideolgies visualised

Watch the video on the right and then click on number 1 and complete the task. Then click and re-watch the video link and complete the tasks on number 2.

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how does the film end/links to ideology?

View the video and check your notes and add anything that you may have missed.

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Check your notes

Answer these questions about Shane Meadows and This is England.

Would you describe this film as pro Thatcherism or Anti-Thatcherism? Explain your answer.

The end

How does the film end? Which ideology has won?

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Laura Mulvey - Film Theorist

What is Thatcherism as an ideology? Click on the image and read before summarising in your own words.

Who is this woman

Section 1

Which political party was in power at the time the film is set?

Do you think the director challenges or reinforces left wing or right wing ideology? Is this implicit or explicit in your opinion?

What elements of the film are considered RIGHT WING (more conservative)?

Section 3 (hover on the image to help)

What elements of the film are considered LEFT WING (more liberal)?

Click on the image and identify how Blairism differed to Thatcherism.

Who is this man?

Section 2

Which political party was in power when the film was produced in 2006