Exam Question.

To what extent does your case study text represent your chosen collective identity in a positive way? 

Intro

- State the text = Upstairs Downstairs.
- State the collective identity = British people and their attitudes.


"to what extent" For and Against
- Points for:
1. Follows tradition - for example Lady P's mother in law and sister help her to find a husband - follows Stryker's theory because their behaviour continues to be a social expectation (Men dominate Women) Relate to british traditions. We believe that its good to follow traditions however people have the right to be independent.


2.Respect the separation - for example staff are allowed to upstairs and upper class people come downstairs but they both know their places in reality, when Lady P goes into the chauffeurs room - follows Strykers theory because it shows certain groups are expected because it is usual to them in that time period. We believe this is wrong however as the characters see it as good therefore we agree because they are happy.


- Points against:
1. Shows a clear separation and the audience think its bad - for example the upstairs is upper class and the downstairs is working class, maids have a bedroom that they share - Marcusse because the downstairs staff are forced to live downstairs and were told to do so therefore they followed the rules and now agree with it. We believe all people should be treated with respect and should not be separated based on class.


Conclusion:
- There is more positive than negative meaning Britishness can be show in a positive way through media representation between the time period 1930's - 2010.