Assignment 8 daft 2
- 1. Assignment 8 A2 Individual Coursework Presentation – Draft 2 Kaya Sumbland
- 2. What I’ve learnt from Draft 1… What I’ve learnt from the class feedback was that the majority of my topics were too broad and didn’t have a specific purpose or idea, for example, my episodes didn’t have anything strong enough to interlink them together. Video on the blog… Some good and realistic topics was the idea of technology going too far and some controversial aspects of the UK, for example the debates upon the Muslim veil. Though, the majority of my topics like Myths and Myth conceptions were not realistic to film, and I wouldn’t have been able to get any good primary resources from it. However, with the topics I am exploring now, on social inequality and socializing through the internet, generally it is something many people across the UK can relate to.
- 5. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?
- 6. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ The most common way to socialise with friends is through social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Twitter. According to new research people spend more time on a social networking site rather than meeting up with their friends face to face! In the UK on average people spend 11 hours socialising on the internet – but 10 hours properly socialising in person. BUT how has this happened? YouGov 65% of young professionals aged between 18 – 34 said Hassle they are too busy to plan events with friends. Pull out And YouGov found that 37% of the people they asked Social said they’d avoided meeting up with friends because they thought they would pull out. While 25% said it was too must hassle to get a firm commitment.
- 7. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Nigel Marlow, Director, Business & Consumer Psychology from London Metropolitan University, with expertise in group dynamics, said: "Young professionals are increasingly ready to accept the substitute of ‘virtually' over 'the real thing'. Meaning: People don’t mind having to do things online rather than in real life. "This research shows that whilst people want to and indeed prefer to meet up with friends, they are not making the effort to initiate face-to-face interaction by organising get-togethers. The perceived inconvenience involved and the misplaced fear of failing to organise an enjoyable social event, is resulting in people hiding behind their computers.“ Meaning: People have become too lazy to interact, going online is a much easier option, and going online clears the threat of being rejected in going out
- 8. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Are people really too lazy to go out? The older generation never had the internet when they were younger – They were always out play games being active, going places but now, this generation can see what they want online, play games online in the comfort of their own homes. But how is this affecting their health? This most likely to cause… • Increase in obesity • Can cause bed sores • Sight issues People who sit in front of a computer screen all day are 125% more likely to have a heart-related death!
- 9. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Pro’s Con’s People wont loose contact Risks to your health – in the with each other present and later on in life You can meet someone you Socialising with people who wouldn’t have had the aren't potentially good for chance too otherwise you You can become more Becoming too lazy, and then knowledgeable from just eventually depend different cultures and views solemnly on Facebook, of people online twitter, etc to talk to others
- 10. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ However, you never know who is online… Many people make fake accounts online, being potentially dangerous for an innocent user. People expect to meet new people online when these people could be - Lying about their age, ethnicity, gender - Using their pictures for other things - Hacking their account - Taking down their details This leaves opportunities for paedophiles, stalkers, and for people to possibly hurt them. An example of this was ‘The girl who became 3 boys’ Where she posed as various different boys creating fake accounts, enabling her to go into relationships with her real friends. Doing this she sexually abused her friends and mentally scarred them. Significantly ruining their lives. It shows how easy it is to pretend to be someone else.
- 11. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Online Dating Dating websites has made it easier and more efficient for people to find love over the internet. Being able to click boxes and find your perfect match people are depending more on these online sites than in real life. 7.8 Million UK singles logged on to find love in one year! Internet dating has now become more that just a niche activity! It isn't as much as a taboo than it used to be in previous years because of the increase of people using them and the unique purposes for some: Such as… Emotional Connections Culture Based Fetish Casual Sex
- 12. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ But is there a point? Although these sits can help you find someone – People keep talking to these other people they find online for so long through the internet, when they meet, the person could be very different from what they seem. Many Britons forget the importance of a physical relationship and get too emotionally connected through the internet Many call this ‘Artificial love’ and say it is destroying the old traditional way of finding love, going on dates and slowly growing fonder of one another. People are blinded by the easy access to internet dating to realise the fact they cant find real love is because they don’t have a physical connection
- 13. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ What are the problems of internet dating? - Dating someone without knowing their real track record (criminal convictions) e.g you could be meeting a teacher, without realising he has a paedophile past (though some argue this applies for face to face dating as well) - Fake accounts – letting someone be someone their not e.g changing age, ethnicity, religion, gender - Meeting up, and being attacked e.g you could get sexually abused, stalked, beaten up - Person keeping secrets: e.g diseases, disabilities However, that doesn't mean internet dating sites have helped hundreds of thousands of people find love!
- 14. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Pro’s Con’s Easier to match yourself up Commonly people lie about with the person your looking certain aspects of their life, for personality and age online The websites cater for the Deteriorating the old persons specific needs traditions Enables you to get to know A connection over the the person before you meet internet is not the same as a them physical connection It’s a good chance of meeting The person could get someone when your at an emotionally attached then older age when you reject they can react badly
- 15. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Keeping in touch with loved ones Years before the internet as around the only way of getting in contact with loved ones was through letters – because it was cheap and simple. This old tradition is barely used because of the dependency on things such as Skype and Facetime to keep in touch with people across the Globe. Because this technology is able to capture the sound and visuals of the person you are calling – This is making parents, partners and friends to not make effort to see each other in life, and without them realising their conception is slowing detraining, being blinded from the dependency of technology. Another cause for concern is the future of this type of contact – how far can technology evolve. Maybe one day it will go as far as virtually have their whole body with you, though you are miles apart, where by traveling wont even be necessary.
- 16. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Socialising through interest A popular way many youth socialise is though their interests in fashion, music, humour etc. A great way of doing this is form going out into local social groups in your area or going to events and meeting new people. However, the most popular way of doing this is through blogs such as Tumblr, blogspot etc. However, a major cause for concern is the fact these sites are pubic. An example is Tumblr, the pages are public, and it enables you to ask bloggers anything you want – And if you are posed as someone in the similar age bracket and interest – the blogger generally without realising gives out lots of personal information and post the same information as a post unknowingly gives access to thieves, paedophiles and stalkers
- 17. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Though, its not completely dependant on the internet. Blogs commonly organise meet ups, so that these people can socialise face to face rather than behind the pictures and posts. Though when these meet ups occur, there's always the dangerous risks of: - It being fake - Who go’s - What they bring - What they do So because of primarily inviting people through the internet – you truly do not know what will happen and if people will really come (like with social networking)
- 18. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Pro’s Con’s You can always stay in contact Don’t make time and effort to with someone you love when visit, because its to much you cant be there easier for them to Skype Its not easy to meet people You can’t go private on some who are the same or have blogs so your information can same interest to you, so it’s a be accessed to anyone on the great way to meet them internet People aren't fazed by Skype They become more socially type technology so then experienced people will end up developing the technology to much.
- 19. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Digital lives Many people get fed up with their own live, therefore realising the opportunities of the internet, and making a good life for themselves over the internet. These people might see the perks in doing this, but eventually these people can forget reality and isolate themselves from the real world – becoming so obsessed not to leave their homes for days. Much like hyper reality or living in a fantasy world. Socialising too much online can make you physically unable to socialise with people face to face. For example: Catfish A woman created 15 identities over Facebook, though the programme focused on the directors relationship with a woman. But all that she said was a lie and who she was, was a lie because she was bored with her own life.
- 20. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Online games Finally mainly young boys have now got the access to social through online games such as ‘Call of Duty’ where by he can talk to other players of this the game while playing. These people then make friends with on another and end up being addicted to these games – never going out and staying at home in front of the TV Even more worrying it has a horrible impact to you health… - Seizures - Likelihood of obesity - Back problems - Strain injuries - Death through addiction - Skin disorders
- 21. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ Pro’s Con’s Can help people cope with People forget reality their own life On the online games it enables someone to talk to Health risks of becoming too someone else on the other obsessed with games side of the world Start a relationship of some sort with someone online when they don’t even exist
- 22. Research on ‘Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising?’ How safe really is socialising on the internet? Can it ever really be reliable? Can you really trust human nature? Should the social sites inform its uses of the dangers? Should their age limits be more strict?
- 23. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Developing potential topic!
- 24. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? What is the purpose of the documentary? The purpose of the documentary is to show social networking users that they are become too dependant on the internet to meet friends, find partners and generally contact people. I want to show my audience the old traditions they are ignoring from being blinded of the evolution of technology to keep in touch. Also to enforce the real dangers that can happen to anyone, and how easily it can happen. Moreover inform parents who don’t even know much about some of these sites and who can be on the other end of the computer screen.
- 25. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? What would people learn about this topic? • People would learn the facts on how excessive Britons have become on their dependency on the internet to stay in touch with their friends. • They would also learn the true health issues that will occur if they keep on leading their life this way • Real stories of people been affected by fake accounts and the stories of why people made these fake accounts
- 26. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Connect purpose to the audience? My audience would want to learn from this topics because its very relevant to them. This is a current debate among people in the UK because of some of the health issues it has created and because of the recent problems caused from these sites. Also because they may have themselves experiences some of the issue raised in my documentary – or not even be aware of them. Furthermore people who have considered joining sites such as dating ones but afraid of it being a taboo would want to learn what you can do, have far you can find someone, but also be aware of the risk factors in joining. I think the audience would ant to watch so they can be knowledgeable on the facts of how dependant they are of the internet.
- 27. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Who is the audience? Target Audience: My target audience is a working class mass audience because of the popularity and relevance to many people in the UK. Over half of the UK are on a social networking site. My Documentary would be more leaned towards girls than to boys because the majority of my topics are female orientated, so I think more girls would watch it. I would target the documentary to people ages 16 – 24 because it is the from the youngest age (16) people are more naïve to dangers and more older people (24) are mostly socialise though the internet. Also these ages they share common interest Secondary Audience: My secondary audience would be middle class adults between the ages of 35-40 because it is the more common age in using dating websites and those with children would want to see how dependant their children are on the internet. Also It would be equally male and female because of the male interest in games and their participatory on these sites and using these technologies. This would be a more niche audience because the general interest is based around the youth- However older people are interested in learning how Britons have become too dependant.
- 28. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? What style of documentary is it? • This would be a persuasive documentary to pursued people in the UK to become more socially active face to face I will do this by showing more of the bad qualities than the good that come out of socialising online because I think it is some bad, and because its something that should not develop into a bigger situation in become socially restricting • To inform how dependant Britons have become on the internet, if they didn’t know it before. I will do this by informing the audience on the dangers of socialising through the internet and informing them on real stories from people who have went though the health issues, experienced dangerous situations and those who completely depended their life doing this. More over informing how the technology could evolve.
- 29. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? What each episode would be about? Episode 1 : Different ways of socialising Through interest, culture, fetish, keeping contact, games, comparing the ways it can be done face to face – success stories Episode 1 : Is this generation too lazy? Health risks, Old traditions, we’ve become too dependant on internet – easier, real stories Episode 1 : Dangers online Stalkers, paedophiles, attackers, fake accounts, real stories Episode 1 : Digital lives Hyper reality, how the tech might evolve, postmodernism
- 30. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? What channel would it be on? I would put this documentary on Channel 4 because this documentary it explored the negativity of too much socialising on the internet. Channel 4 have the ability of attracting various audiences through simplistic advertising – as my topic varies in interest. Channel 4 furthermore have a similar documentary series called ‘Dispatches’ which explores a certain concerning topic in the same what which I want to. I would show it at 8pm because it will not have any bad language or any inappropriate context too significantly throughout. Also it will get a better audience at 8pm than 9pm because other programmes targeted towards my target audience are commonly shown at 9pm, so I I’ll have more chance of their viewings at 8pm.
- 31. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Audience Feedback Gender Male He said… Age Unknown It’s a hot topic, people spend all their lives worrying about it. Class Middle It appeals to him, however its been done quite a lot, so it would need to be done within a ‘fresh’ angle. He would be interested in learning if it is true or is it the way society changes. The debates raised would be that is it that we are too dependant or that it’s the older generation looking down and the younger generation and saying its wrong. He would like to see how other people view it, and how it could possibly change his view upon the topic. He said we could interview sociologists. I could split the episodes into each part of the internet looking into the good side and the bad sides. Finally he said its worrying because its been rehashed many times.
- 32. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Audience Feedback Gender Female She said… She said everybody's into it, and it’s the ‘in thing’ though Age Unknown some of the issues raised appeals to her, like Facebook because it’s a worldwide form of interacting with people. Class Middle She would want to learn how she can stop other people from getting all your information on some of the sites and some of them can be accessed by anybody. The debates raised would be what the dangers are surrounding this topic. She would want to end up being very aware of the dangers within the internet. She thinks older people would want to watch it because they are most unfamiliar on these sites and would want to learn more about it. It could be split in showing the advantages and disadvantages exploring the dangers. It could be worrying because people will think its all about Facebook.
- 33. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Audience Feedback Gender Male Age 16 He said… Class Working First thing he thinks about in this topic is Facebook and that it appeals to him because its relevant to his life. He would want to learn about dangers like paedophiles on Facebook and would want to know how you can avoid coming across any throughout the internet. He says I could interview the man who created Facebook. Finally that its very cliché to what people have learnt in PSHE.
- 34. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Audience Feedback Gender Female She said… Makes her think of teenagers, bullying and superficiality. Age 30’s It doesn't appeal to her, though that depends on the take of the topic. Class Middle She would want to learn about the extremes of people on the internet and the multi-billion industry behind it as its faceless. Want to learn how much can be restricted within socialising on the internet and should the government try to restrict it and how healthy it is. She would want to end up learning the statistics, how much each age group uses it, how it affects relationship, like family relationships and how it effects their exams and school. And defiantly the business behind it. Could interview the school consulters A wide ranger of people would watch it because it hasn’t been explored much on TV as it has throughout literature. Be split within the risen looking at different countries. Looking at the business industry behind it - How if affects domestic life. - Looking at positive way and negative ways
- 35. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Audience Feedback Gender Male He said… Makes him think of Facebook, Twitter, online gaming, Age 30’s organising love life online. The only part that would appeal to him is Facebook. Class Middle He wouldn’t really want to learn anything within a topic like this. Though by the end he would want to know why people are so obsessed with the internet . The debate is why people become so obsessed and could and how would they live without it? How will if affect their life? He thinks we should interview Bill Gates (philanthropist) Anyone would has an interest in social networking and people who use social networking would watch it. Could be split within the development with the internet, the sites, how they have changed and why.
- 36. Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? Audience Feedback Gender Female She said… Age Unknown She thinks of dangers surrounding the internet in this topic. Class Working It doesn't appeal to her, it’s more for younger people like her sons. She wouldn’t want to learn about anything within a topic like this as the internet doesn't interest her. However, would want to be informed of the dangers, and how your information can be seen by anyone. People interested in the internet or computers would watch it.
- 37. Does social equality still exist in the UK?
- 38. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ The extent to the level of inequality in the UK lies within the different aspects of the individuals: - Ethnicity - Status - Gender - Culture - Religion - Class - Age - Sexuality These different variables potentially affect people life chances, aspiration, and directs in life.
- 39. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ A group of people were asked which of these they would Assess someone social class they said this: Indicator of class 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% Indicator of class 0% Adapted from Hadford, G. and Skipworth, M. (1994) Class London: Bloomsbury
- 40. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Class A persons class is measured Subjectively and Objectively How the individual views their How society views their social own class class
- 41. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Class Educational background 92% 92% UK’s children go to public public schools where they arefree education of the of the UK’s children go to schools where they are given given free education However the remaining 8% are prevailed to go to private schools leading them into better jobs, better speech, better values. Moreover having a better standard of living in comparison. Also poorer people in the UK struggle to help provide their children with what they need to learn. Over half of private school’s results with A’s and A*’s giving then a greater advantage in life than anyone else. From an early age already showing their unequal advantage over the working and lower classes. Therefore from their failure have no aspiration to move on to A-Level. Then affecting how you talk, which would be an indicator of what class you are and parental background.
- 42. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Class Job People judge people within their society based on their job. 92% of the UK’s regardedgo to low class job but in fact receives more pay than a A bin man is children as a public schools where they are given free education nurse who went though a lot more education to be in their position and is regarded middle class. Also they both have an important function for society. So is it fair that a nurse be paid so little? Also these different pays will affect their quality of living. A nurse considered middle class objectively, but think of herself as working class because of her neighbourhood and norms then subjectively thinking she is working class. This also affects what someone wears, if you see someone in designer clothes they have more social respect, but if we see someone In you avoid socialising with them deeming than to be a lower class
- 43. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Political party support Generally, if you are a labour supporter you will be thought of as………………. working class and the majority vote for it. But if you vote conservative, you are probably rich as that is who they favour. So you would be judged on who you support Neighbourhood Depending of the neighbourhood you live in, it can affect how you speak, your norm, values and social capital. Living in Brixton people would judge you differently to someone who lives in Central London. Also depending on your area, there will be different social groups that would better you in life and ones that wont.
- 44. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Age Youth: One crime is committed every two minutes by youth offenders But, that is only the MINORTY! Many young people in the UK feel discriminated by society, mainly through media exposure and minority crime convictions. Especially the working class. Everyday, the media amplifies Youth violence, rebellion, criminal convictions etc.. This then leads them to think they’ll have nothing in life, limiting their aspirations, making them fail in the education, because they don’t think they're worth anything. More over making them desperate for control, and ending up getting frustrated with the inequality they face leading to crime – such as the London Riots.
- 45. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Age Old age: Old people are often patronised and although they have most common knowledge than any one else – they are seen as stupid and weak. Research has found no relationship between old age and job performance. When applying for a job society would think less of a worker and their experience because of their age. Also encouraged to retire earlier than necessary. More over if in a care home old people are more likely to be miss-treated by the care workers because sometimes they are valued less by society. When I was watching the news, a business woman expressed that if she were in a position to employ either a young 20 year old, to a 55 year old, no question she would pick the younger person for a fresher look…
- 46. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Sexuality Depending on what kind of society you live in sexuality is treated differently. However, many gay’s, bi’s, lesbians, and trans people face prejudice from people of a higher and even lower class from them This affectively limits their social capital (who they know) then limiting how far they are able to go in a career to better their lives. People of a different sexuality sometimes don’t feel socially accepted if it is not publicised in the area. Other aspects of society are regarded as more important than trying to make them feel socially accepted. It's against the law to discriminate when people: • work, including applying for jobs • go to school or university, or apply for a course • buy things in shops, hotels etc • try to, or use the services of professionals or trades people • rent a house or flat, or buy property • apply for credit or a loan • deal with banks, superannuation or insurance companies • try to, or use state or local government services. But does it really stop them?
- 47. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Sexuality An example of this is Channel 4 documentary ‘My transsexual summer’ In the programme it showed a transsexual who was a man and is now a woman, try and get a job in various places, but was declined the job because of fears in making their costumers feel uncomfortable – but if no-one gives these ‘different’ people the jobs, it wont be as socially accepted as it should be.
- 48. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Ethnicity Racism is the most common form of inequality. Almost everyone has a pre- conceived idea’s on race. In the UK a white man is more respected and classed higher than any other ethnicity – prominently because this is a white country. However over time it has become increasing better and different ethnicities are widely accepted in London as it is an open society Stereotyping affects the job, the house, the friends, etc you will have These are some common stereotypes… Blacks -> Criminals Chinese -> Smart Indian -> Illegal Immigrants Eastern European -> Cheap Non-Educated Workers
- 49. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Status Status is strongly interlinked with class – but the difference struggles within each status within a class makes the difference. Within a class like middle class you get a high status and a lower status. An example of this a … Head Teacher and a teacher Judge and a Lawyer Doctor and a Nurse Shop manager and a cleaner These different status’ form social groups and the same views in life with will end up benefitting you. Like, Trade unions, being in a golf club -> more social capital (know someone who knows someone – links) But can anyone move to the top? Without the right education people get stuck with their status but, some people are judge on the background or their image from moving up in their status, leading to their status frustration. Polarisation is now making it even harder to move up and down because the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer
- 50. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Gender 70% of the two billion poor are women Could this possibly be because of the priority of men in the workforce? Men are considered more powerful and wiser, than women – They should be the leaders and the bread winner of a household. Commonly women are seen to be a lower status than men, submissive, they should stay at home, and the idea of going on a maternity leave, would put of an employer. However, Women now have better chances in education, and some families the wife is the bread winner with is higher class job than her husband – but in some social class scales, women’s occupation isn't even regarded, and the males occupation is the definer of the household class It has become more normal for men to be a stay at home dad
- 51. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Culture Some cultures are socially accepted over the other because of their influence and domination, stereotypes of society. If you are upper class and rich you are more respected in society because of media portrayals of this culture and the royal family is becoming pop culture. However the black ethic culture and the Muslim culture is also strongly shown throughout the media in the news and current debates. Cultures based on the black race social defects their way in life because of racism, affecting where they can go, what they can do, prejudice because of the amplification on crime bring portrayed as a deviant culture. The Muslim culture also face prejudice because of they way they isolate themselves from society being a close nit culture with others like themselves. The media portray them as secretive and there are many current debates on how they dress. Also being linked with terrorism they are socially restricted.
- 52. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Religion 80% Religions in th UK 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Christian Buddhist Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh Other
- 53. Research on ‘Does social inequality still exist in the UK?’ Religion Catholics and Christians dominate over most societies in the UK. So therefore their religious holidays take over many social places during the time of celebration. This gives them a bigger influence on society and possibly are seen as a more respected religion receive less prejudice from the middle or upper classes. For example – Christmas time Nativity statues displayed in local parks Though different religions give different status in different societies. For example in Southall, a Islamic person may have better chances in success, where by a Jewish person may not, because they’re ‘different’ But when outside their society, they would face prejudice being linked with things such as terrorism limiting the opportunity to get a higher class job in an upper class society without social respect or social capital.
- 54. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Developing potential topic!
- 55. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? What is the purpose of the documentary? The purpose of the documentary is to express the views of those who are discriminated against in society giving them a voice to be heard. Showing how, without even realising it, open societies though claim that anyone can make it to the top, there are always inequalities between all different people that are going to limit how far and what they are able to achieve in life.
- 56. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? What would people learn about from this documentary? People would learn about how each aspect that makes everyone in society can affect their stand in society • Ethnicity • Status • Gender • Culture • Religion • Class • Age • Sexuality
- 57. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Connect purpose to the audience? My audience would want to learn from this topics because everyone is different, and most people in society has faced social inequality at least one in their life time. Some more than others, and would want to hear that there are many people like them, and because these types of people like to hear experiences they went though – because in a way they feel socially connected with that person. Also because my audience would like to see social awareness of a topics that significantly effected and is effecting their lives
- 58. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Who is the audience? Target Audience: My target audience for this documentary would be mass working class people who feel they have been socially mistreated. The documentary is more aimed towards the people who aren't financially safe, Indians, blacks, gays, European etc. – anyone who doesn't feel specifically British. It would be targeted towards males as they are prominently seen as the bread winner of a family, so would be more interested in the inequalities faced in society. Also men ages from 38-48 because they have a lot of experience on inequality throughout their life, and are not too old to understand todays generation as well as the one before. Secondary Audience: My secondary audience would be Younger boys aged 18 – 22 who feel they are being socially discriminated as its where they tend to begin their own life as an individual. This would also be a mass audience as the UK is very multi-cultured, and also an open society which effects this age because of things such as new exams and rise in uni fee’s. Also I think it would be more leaned towards working classes because of the current debates and media amplification of their crime and their majority of their association In the London riots.
- 59. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? What style of documentary is it? • This would be a Observatory documentary to show viewers how situations can happen I will do this to show people how social inequality come about primarily and to show people who haven't experienced what its like. I want to do this to show first off how it is done, and so that the audience can relate to what are being shown • To inform how much inequality happens in the societies that claim to be open to opportunity. I will do this by informing the audience of the facts and the theory's from sociologists who have researched these issues. Also by telling people experiences and how they felt and how it effected them. I would do this because It’s important for my audience to have a related connection with what in informing the audience on.
- 60. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? What each episode would be about? Episode 1 : Parental background How it effects your class, education, speech, neighbourhood, norms, values attitudes. Episode 1 : Media Influence Amplification on different religions, cultures, ethnicities, spent time (leisure) and sexuality Episode 1 : Workplace Age, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, laws Episode 1 : Is Briton really an open society? Can we call ourselves open? Status frustration, conclusion of it all
- 61. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? What channel would it be on? I would put this documentary on BBC 1 because it’s a mature channel with an older audience. Also the channel recognises all people and cultures and has shown many programmes on different societies and different people. Furthermore BBC 1 have a similar style documentary series called panorama targeted towards an older audience exploring similar ‘covered up’ topics I would show it at 9pm because on BBC one controversial topics are usually shown later at this time. They usually show mainly family shows at 8pm. Furthermore, it might contain mild language, violence, but nothing too graphic.
- 62. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Audience Feedback Gender Male He said… Age Unknown The topic makes him think about the gap between the rich and poor in the last 30 years. Class Middle It appeals to him. He would like to learn how unequal people feel, and how much they feel their chances are limited. Is the underclass of Britain getting worse. He would like to see other peoples view points. We could interview people who run charities or people who run food shelters. A wide mixture of people would watch it, particular those interested in sociology. The episodes could be split with different groups in society, and there's nothing worrying about this topic.
- 63. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Audience Feedback Gender Female She said… Age Unknown It makes her think about people not being aware of their Class Middle social inequality. However it doesn't appeal to her because its too much. She would want to learn about why the big gap between people is so big and still there. The debate would be why there is so much inequality and what contributes to it. By the end she would want to be informed on why the gap is there. I could interview the people who suffer the lowest form of inequality and people who don’t at all. Most people would watch it because it’s on people throughout the UK. And the series could be spit within classes.
- 64. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Audience Feedback Gender Male He said… Age 16 Makes him think about racism, sexism, ageism. Class Working It doesn't interest him. He would want to learn how the inequalities will affect his life. The debates in this topic would be whether sexism is still around and if men and women are still equal? He said it could be split between how each class views the different aspects within society. Though its worrying because it would be too long.
- 65. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Audience Feedback Gender Female She said… Makes her think of the class system and it appeal to her Age 30’s Its too big to say but would be interested in learning about Class Middle attitudes to classes between different generations and universities. The debates raised sexuality based, class and gender based and political views. Would want to learn about something that has not been said. Looking within modern workplace, e.g. IT workplace where people are faceless. Could interview philologist, anyone managing a team and group. Could be split within religions, women, men, sexuality, public vs. private sector. Finally its worrying because its difficult to know where to begin, be neutral about it and that is a really big topic.
- 66. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Audience Feedback Gender Male He said… Age 30’s Class Middle Makes him think of the social divisions. The divide between he rich and poor – and its widening gap within the last 30 years. Crime rates. Universities, access to higher education. This topic is very appealing to him.
- 67. Does social inequality still exist in the UK? Audience Feedback Gender Female She said… Age Unknown Class Working Makes her think of treating people equally, treating people as they treat you. She wouldn’t really want to learn a lot on this type of topic. People who are currently debating or talking about it would watch it. It could be split within jobs and work. And nothing worrying about the topic.
- 68. What I learnt from the interviews #1 • To look within the different generations • That this a hot topic and is current • To look within the multi-million pound industry • People want to know the pro’s and con’s • How would people live without it? If they can? #2 • Attitudes within the different generations of class • The gap in the past 30 years of the rich and poor • Is Britain getting worse? • Where there is inequality in a faceless industry
- 69. Topic of choice My Topic of choice is Is the UK too dependant on the internet for socialising? I chose this topic because I think it has a bigger relevance to today’s current interests and debates. I can get better primary resources, and more involvement from the public about this topic. Also I will be able to capture a wider audience, across different ages, races, culture without being possibly offensive.