Changing Representations Of Class Flashcards
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What does Nairn argue about the upper class?
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- although media representations of upper class have been positive, this has changed
- royal family receive criticism
2
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What is a media example for Nairn?
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The royal family receiving criticism - Prince Andrew and his allegations
3
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What did Reiner argue about the upper class?
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- recent media representations of wealthy people are being used to show examples of hard work, success and meritocracy
- when people are portrayed as having huge amounts of wealth their success is celebrated by the media
- encourages audience to identity with culture of consumptions and materialism
4
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What is a media example for Reiner?
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David Beckham, molly mae, mark zuckerberg
5
Q
Define meritocracy
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Concept that society rewards people for their hard work, skills and abilities
6
Q
Which theorists would agree with meritocracy?
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Functionalists
7
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What does Devereux argue about working class?
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- more positive and realistic portrayals of working class in which they are seen to be happy and deserving
- discusses TV show ‘The Royale family’
- states more realistic and does not portray or negatively depict life of benefits or draw attention to welfare at all
8
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What is a media example for Devereux?
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The royale family TV show
9
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What does Dodd and Dodd argue about the working class?
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- despite stating that soap operas show a nostalgic view of working class culture, shows like Eastenders have introduced realism
- through broaching issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, crime, attempted suicide, abortion, homosexuality and relationship issues
- portray the outdated view of communal supportive network
10
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What is a media example for Dodd and Dodd?
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Eastenders
11
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What does price argue about the underclass?
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- found that benefit street does have narratives that portray characters as decent and compassionate people captured by an unfair society
- more empathetic aspects missed by viewers and political commentators
12
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What is a media example for price?
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Benefit street
