Ghost Town Flashcards
(8 cards)
When was Ghost Town released?
1981
How many people are in the car?
7 people, mixed of races which was unusual in the 1980s
How did the media portray this?
Newspapers, Tv placed, they blamed the crime on the poverty and unemployed immagrants
What laws were introduced in the 70s and 80s
Stop and search law which highlighted racism
Why was there a mass unemployment?
Margaret Thatcher implemented policies of privitisation and individualism, leading to a rise of unemployment. The track was released shortly after brixton riots.
What Quote to use to show the anger in the society?
“the people are getting angry”
What genre is Ghost Town?
ska, reagge and jamaican
How is Gilroy’s theory linked?
The multi racial men packed in the car together, rejects the traditional racial hierarchies.
