Identity Theory

1.Are there any cultural or fashion movements taking place in Britain now, that you think would be strong enough to form a 'collective identity'

Dubstep (music) culture - In the last year, dubstep has been commercialised and has been in the charts. Nobody would have recognised it not long ago, but at this present moment, everybody knows what it is. The more commercialised dubstep is at its peak, this is what the average person would prefer compared to the underground and more unknown artists. For example, Magnetic man & Katy B have been in the charts recently and promoting their musics. 



2.Argue ways that you could relate each theorists argument to one of our case study texts

Fish Tank- The mass media theory this represents typical Essex communities, Single mothers, uneducated children etc etc. this would influence a foreign communities opinion on the area in a negative fashion.



The Identity and Label theory (Stryker theory) creates a negative single-mum portrayal of the family in fish tank. They would be put in a lower class category. For example, the majority of the time the family are at home, getting drunk and arguing,

Interpellation creates bad press towards the eldest daughter, but doesnt focus on her harsh upbringing.