I, Daniel Blake: Social and Political Context Flashcards
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What is austerity?
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- A set of government policies designed to control national debt.
- I.e Increasing taxes or spending cuts.
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What issues does I, Daniel Blake address?
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- I, Daniel Blake addresses contemporary British social issues such as poverty, the welfare system and the Work Capability Assessment.
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What type of characters are portrayed in I, Daniel Blake?
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- The film portrays a group of traditionally underrepresented characters in Newcastle struggling in poverty to gain benefits and support.
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What political ideologies does I, Daniel Blake convey?
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- I, Daniel Blake converys a clear-left wing political message and critcises specific government policies.
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What issues does Ken Loach also address in other works and why?
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- Much of Ken Loach’s work (Cathy Come Home, Raining Stones, etc) had addressed similar issues of class inequality for he is a social campaigner, known for his socialist political views.
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Austerity in I, Daniel Blake
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- ‘I, Daniel Blake.’ is a anti-austerity. Promotes the plight of the working class individual and ordinary working man against the UK Welfare system. Criticises specific Government policies.