WHAT IS THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND IN WHICH THIS VIDEO WAS COMMENTING UPON?

cultural – deep respect and knowledge of Ska, the music style that originated in 1950s Jamaica, a precursor to Reggae

social – Addressing themes of urban decay, deindustrialisation, unemployment and violence in inner cities

historical – caught the mood of Summer 1981 as levels of civil unrest not seen in a generation hit the UK. The song was influenced by scenes noted during the band’s UK tour.