LOVE + HATE(Dominic Savage, 2005)

Discuss the representation of the working class in

“Love + Hate”

How is this relevant for A2 work –examined unit G325 Section B: Contemporary media Issues

• Media and collective identity: British Film and TV

• Sample question: Discuss the contemporary representation of a nation, region or social group in the media, using specific textual examples from at least two media to support your answer

Using the presentation to provide ideas for the essay:Discuss the representation of the working class in Love + Hate (Dominic Savage, 2005)At the end of each group’s presentation, each individual will write a short paragraph to summarise what has been said and for inclusion in the final essay

• How you will use the presentation

What do you understand by the term “working class”

working class in Love + Hate Trailer

TRAILER –LOVE+HATEWHAT IS WORKING CLASS?

Trailer

Section 1Group 1(Emileigh, Laura, Amelia) :- outline the background/brief summary of the film and main working class characters.

section 2 Group 2 –Lizzie, Holly, EllieSocial realism

• Explain what social realism is (according to Dr Samantha Lay)

• Provide examples from the film to show social realism

Section 3 -Gp 3a Zoe, Tash, Grace Representations of white workingclass _Michelle

• Discuss the representation of Michelle, her dad and friends. (Zoe, Tash, Grace, Holly R)

Section 3 b (Hayden, Ollie,Michael)Representations of white workingclass _Adam and his family• Adam, his brother, mum and friends.

What jobs do they have? Who are Adam’s family/friends? Where do they live? What jobs do they have? What sort of life do thy lead? What are their religious beliefs?

Section 4Group Andrew, Fifi, Du’aine, Hamza

• Discuss represention of Muslims focusing on Naseema and her family (focus on mainly Nassema and her brother Yousef)

Representation of muslimsNaseema’s brother -Yousef

• Yousef and his friends-atitudes towards women, their lifestyle, attitudes, values,jobs etc

• Yousef and his relationship with Michelle is quite complicated-explain what happens and why

Overall Conclusion

• What does the film seem to show about the working class?

• Is it that easy to categorise people into groups?

• Does this really reflect the reality of working class peoples lives?