Binary Structuralism
What is Binary Structuralism?
Binary Structuralism (Opposition) is a representation which broken into two parts, one being correct (or ideal), and the other being incorrect or bad. e.g.-
Binary Oppositions
Adult - Child
Alien - Human
Deceitful - Honest
Dependant - Self Sufficient
Industrialisation - Medieval
Male - Female
Masculine - Feminine
Patriarchal - Matriarchal
Prisoner - Civilian
Organic - Technological
Violent - Harmless
Age:
- Youths are seen as troublemakers, violent , inexperienced and powerless. On the other hand, still clever. This theory is usually from the elderly's perspective.
- Professionals seen as the ones who hold power.
- Old Age is seen as ultra-conservative, old fashioned and out of touch with reality.
Youths
Professionals
Race:
- EMG's (Ethnic Minority Group) portrayed as subservient in work roles.
- Often EMG's involved in drugs, violence and anti-social behaviour
- EMG's often self aware of the inability to climb social ladder.
Drugs
Violence
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Class:
- Upper Class associations stick to their own socially
- Any interaction with lower classes are involved in employe/employee relationships
- Usually seen highly educated/albeit ignorant to the plights of the lower class
Gender:
- Objectification to be sexual objects for men
- Women often subservient to men, in both professional and personal relationship
Sexuality:
- Work roles are usually hospitality or industry based. (designer, bar club).
- Party-boy lifestyle prevalent (sex, drugs, partying)
Region:
- Regional representations are often ignorant to the ideals mainstream culture
- Regional representation often very heavily stereotyped
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