Attack the Block-Questions

-Identify at least 3 key theories that can be used in the representations of Youth and ethnicity within the film.

• “ A focus on Identity requires us to pay closer attention to the ways in which media and technologies are used in everyday life and their consequences for social groups” David Buckingham

• Identity is now consciously constructed, and the media provides some of the tools to help us construct our identities. The media contains a huge number of messages about identity and acceptable lifestyles. 

•  Youth becomes an empty category in representation – reflects adult concerns. Giroux

-Do you agree with Buckingham's statement in relation to this film?

• Yes, since the film is taking all stereotypes and reflecting them within each character. The film does not accurately depict the reality of the situation as not everyone associated with this lifestyle takes part within crimes.

Do you agree with Gauntelett's statement in relation to this film?

• It can be argued that the media has shaped the identity for this Youth Culture by putting emphasis on the bad stereotypes. This has caused the representation of youth culture to be tainted by negative views.