Changing class representations Flashcards
Nairn - upper class
negative representations of upper class
example - Meghan Markle and racism towards her
reiner - upper class
positive - wealthy people often celebrated in media through hard work, meritocracy
example - Molly Mae “ Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day”
Devereux - working class
more positive + realistic portrayals of wc as they had manners, critical of crime, appreciative + family orientated
e.g. The Royale family show
Dodd and dodd - working class
shows like Eastenders introduced realism through bravely approaching issues such as drug + alcohol abuse, abortion etc
Price - underclass
found that benefit street shows characters who are decent + compassionate people captured by an unfair society.
E.g. parents want their children to have careers and live successful lives