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Representation - binary opposites


  1. Gender - male/female
  2. Age - old/young
  3. Ethnicity -black/white
  4. Sexuality - gay/straight
  5. Class and status - rich/poor
  6. Physical ability/disability - able bodied/disabled
  7. Regional identity - north/south
Each of the 7 areas have been split into binary opposites. Compose a powerpoint as a pair. Open a slideshare account and upload to slideshare on completion. For each pair of opposites make as many notes as possible. Add images and film clips to illustrate the points you make. What does each heading mean to you?
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