Class Represnetation In Media

Question 1

How are working class people often represented in the media

Answer 1

They are generally under represented in the media and stereotyped in a negative ways

Question 2

What did Curran and Seaton say on working class culture

Answer 2

That the content of newspapers are aimed at working class audiences and for mass circulation
That working class have little interest in public affairs

Question 3

What are the four representations of working class within media that often overlap

Answer 3

• as stupid and Buffoons, we’ll interested but immature and overall lacking sense
• source of conflict and trouble
• living an idealised romanticised working class life
• as white trash and scum

Question 4

How are middle class represented within society

Answer 4

Over represented and more exposure then expected for there proportion
Represented as a positive light shown as mature and sensible

Question 5

How does media gaze affect the perception of Mc people compared to wc people

Answer 5

Because of the negative perception of working class and the positive of the mc it reinforces the dominant hegemonic group

Question 6

What can you say about representation of upper class

Answer 6

The most obvious and extensive media they are shown as well bred cultured and superior
Only flaw is being considered too eccentric or odd