Analyse the images and sensationalist/emotive language used.
Only one image is used within this article. It depicts a group of people looking at a building that has been damaged by the fire. This image is emphasises the shock factor that is created within the article. It is meant to evoke a reaction as we are shown the level of destruction and the people who it affects.
The language used in the article makes it seem as though the situation is very unpredictable and can change within seconds. This is also achieved through the use of quotes from youths. The youth culture is emphasised through the use of slang which, in some ways, could portray them negatively.
The language used in the article makes it seem as though the situation is very unpredictable and can change within seconds. This is also achieved through the use of quotes from youths. The youth culture is emphasised through the use of slang which, in some ways, could portray them negatively.
How does the article construct representation of youth identity?
The article portrays both sides of youth identity, looking into the 'hoody' representation but also at how other youths were affected by the rioting.
"Youths with covered faces pushed a second police car across the road" - The article specifies youths (in general) to be a contributing factor to the riots which is a very negative portrayal as they are shown as social deviants. We are told that even people who had no intention of joining the riots, ended up looting.
"When police were overpowered, Denise joined the crowd that began running down the high street, covered her face and walked into a corner shop.
'People was just passing fags from the counters.' she said. 'You know what? For once it felt like you had so much power.'"
"Youths with covered faces pushed a second police car across the road" - The article specifies youths (in general) to be a contributing factor to the riots which is a very negative portrayal as they are shown as social deviants. We are told that even people who had no intention of joining the riots, ended up looting.
"When police were overpowered, Denise joined the crowd that began running down the high street, covered her face and walked into a corner shop.
'People was just passing fags from the counters.' she said. 'You know what? For once it felt like you had so much power.'"
Is the broadcast biassed?
Despite allowing youths to voice their opinions, the article does seem to heavily focus on deviant behaviour and youth involvement. For this reason, I believe the article is biased, primarily portraying youths in a negative light.
Are youths given a fair voice?
A lot of youths are interviewed for the article and I therefore believe that they are given a fair voice. While some dont use this opportunity to voice their opinions in a productive way, they are still given the chance.
"Police don't think we're rioting for a reason. They believe we're rioting because Mark Duggan died and we have no other reason. Like, we're rioting cos they're not giving us nothing to do, they're taking away EMA (educational maintenance allowance), taking away free travel and taking away certain allowances that teenagers have and they're not replacing it with anything good."
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