Poverty and Participation in the Media
Resources
Interviews for Download
Two short edits of interviews from Marsh Farm in Luton, Larkhall in Stockwell and Deptford's Pepys Estate.
Poverty and the Media 5 Minute Edit
Poverty and the Media 7 Minute Edit
Poverty in the media: Being seen and getting heard
This study examines how people with direct experience of poverty in the UK can have a more effective voice in the media.
Reporting poverty in the UK: A practical guide for journalists
A practical guide to reporting an issue that is either not reported at all or is hidden by the fog of the debate that it aims to demystify.
The media, poverty and public opinion in the UK
How the media in the UK represents poverty and the effects of this on
wider public understanding.
The media fulfils an important role in shaping, amplifying and
responding to public attitudes towards poverty. This study, part of
the ‘Public Interest in Poverty Issues’ research programme, explores
the role of national, local and community media in reflecting and
influencing public ideas of poverty and welfare.
Media, poverty and public opinion final.pdf
The media, poverty and public opinion in the UK
This study examines the relationship between the
UK media and public ideas of poverty. Although
public attitudes cannot wholely be attributed to the influence
of mass media, it is important to acknowledge
the media’s pivotal role in responding to and
reinforcing public ideas about poverty.
Media, poverty and public opinion Findings McKendrick final.pdf
Who cares about the White Working Class?
This is a study by the Runnymede Trust that exposes the medias false portrayal of the discrimination of the white working class as a race issue. Instead, the study finds that class based discrimination is far more prevalent than any conceived race discrimination. The study argues for poverty to be put back into the media debate on working class communities and race to be taken out.
Who Cares About The White Working Class - 2009.pdf
A Minimum Income Standard for Britain in 2009
A report by the Joseph Rowtree Foundation on the changes to minimum percentage of income required to sustain an 'acceptable' standard of living in Britain in 2009.
Complaints
If you are not happy with the way your area is portrayed you can do something about it. Below is an example of a complaint letter to the BBC over representation of the Marsh Farm Estate.
You can listen to the episode of 'Face the Facts' which is the subject of the complaints letter by clicking below.
Alternatively you can read a full transcript of the program.
The Tower
Broadcast on BBC1 27th August 2007. The documentary contrasts the lifestyles of the new residents of the refurbished ex-council, now privately owned, luxury tower with local residents from the surrounding estate.
Despite widespread praise, residents felt that the programme further amplified the differences, labels and stereotypes applied to the impoverished 'other'; intentionally failing to portray the complex details of the story - the premise of which was witheld from long term residents who gave interviews. A trailor for the show can be viewed below.
The Secret Millionaire
Each week a different Secret Millionaire posed as a volunteer in a poor and deprived area of Britain. Through working for projects within these communities, they decided where to bestow cash gifts of various size. A trailor for the first episode, broadcast on Sunday 2nd November 2008 on Channel 4, can be viewed below.
Rich Kid, Poor Kid
The programme was broadcast on Channel 4 on November 13th as part of their Cutting Edge series. Exploring extremes of social position and attitude between two neighbouring teenagers, the film seeks to illustrate Britains internal conflict, but ignores facts and concerns over the exploitation of the individuals involved.
-For the purpose of meaningful debate or sensationalistic viewer attraction?
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These programmes and other subjects relating to the project's themes are discussed on the Spectacle Blog.
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- PROJECT CLIP - Community Division and Cohesion: Media Contribution
- PROJECT CLIP - Social Change: Media Potential
- PROJECT CLIP - Stigma and Stereotypes: Role of the Media
- PROJECT CLIP - Media Portrayal of Poverty
- PROJECT CLIP - Media Portrayal of Wealth: Pressure to Purchase
- PROJECT CLIP - Crime In Poorer Communities
- PROJECT CLIP - Education: Views From the Community
- PROJECT CLIP - Documentaries: Potential and Pitfalls - The Case of The Tower
- PROJECT CLIP - Documentaries: Potential and Pitfalls - The Case of Rich Kid, Poor Kid
- PROJECT CLIP - Rich Kid Poor Kid - Perspective of the Producer
- EXTRA CLIP - Abusive Elements In The Media
- EXTRA CLIP - Is It Possible To Escape Poverty?
- EXTRA CLIP - The Varying Forms Of Poverty
- EXTRA CLIP - The Poverty Trap
- EXTRA CLIP- Documentaries: Potential and Pitfalls - The Secret Millionaire
- Screening Event - Fred Robinson
- Screening Event - Teresa Hanley
- Screening Event - Fred Robinson and Mark Saunders
- Screening Event - Eileen Devaney
- Screening Event - Jheni Arboine
- Screening Event - Jessica Leech
- Screening Event - Glenn Jenkins
- Screening Event - Mark Saunders