Media representations of social class focuses on the working class in particular traditional working class communities. E.g. EastEnders and Coronation Street
Nostalgic view of working class community life, no longer experienced by most working class people.
Linked to social problems related to scrounging from welfare or criminal activities.
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Devereux (2008)
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Media representations of working class falling into two categories:
Positive portrayals of 'happy' and 'deserving' poor people
Negative images of people on benefits
Research examines way certain groups like 'chavs' become target of media-generated moral panics.
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