GCSE Media - Representation
Political ideology
In order to understand a newspaper’s ideology, it is essential to discover their political affiliations. Look at the following covers and see if you can identify any of the newspaper’s values and beliefs. Then add their corresponding to the correct place on the value line.
| Left Wing | Liberal | Right of Centre | Right Wing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rights for workers | More unbiased perspective | Traditional values | Traditional values |
| Support welfare state | Environmentally concerned | Patriotic | Anti-Immigration |
| Anti-big business/very rich | Supports relief for poor countries | Capitalist | Patriotic |
| Criticises the ruling classes | Represents minority groups | Anti EU | Dislike of change |
| Anti-benefits |
Suggestions: Politicians, the press, religious leaders, members of the Royal family, heads of organisations/unions, those considered ‘experts’ in their field and remember that opinion leaders don’t have to be someone in authority.