Binary Opposition

Definition: Binary opposition is the system by which, in language and thought, two theoretical opposites are strictly defined and set off against one another.

here are some examples in the media industry-

Pop

• melody
• 'good' singing
• clean living
• Desexualised - love not sex
• Non-Political
• Not necessary to play your own instruments or write your own songs
• 'contrived' - fake/put together
• Happy
• Generally good looking

Rock

• Volume
• Good singing is less important
• Drugs and alcohol
• Sexual
• Political
• it is a must to play your own instruments and write your own songs
• 'authentic'
• Angry
• not necessary to be 'good looking'

These are just some ideas that we as a class brainstormed and they do not apply to all songs in each genre. This helps me to understand what my magazine should look like and what type of people it will focus on. it also tells me what my magazine should include.