Represenation of class 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyRepresentation of social classA2/A-levelAQA Created by: samuelk_Created on: 02-12-16 11:47 What did BUTSCH say about the working class? He looked into books, films and TV and found there was a pattern in the underrepresenation of the working class. 1 of 9 What is the representation of working class in the sit-coms? They often are not represented at all or shows as stupid, immature or irresponsible. 2 of 9 How is the upper class represented? Neo-marxists argue that the media celebrate hierachy and wealth. 3 of 9 What does Niarn (1988) say about the monarchy? It is never shown in a negative light and the Queen is shown as being similar to all other mothers. 4 of 9 What does Newman (2006) say about wealth? Argues that the media is very much focused on positive luxurious lifestyles. 5 of 9 How are the middle class represented in the media? They are usually presented on the TV, a lot of the magazines and papers are aimed at them, most of the journalists are middle class. 6 of 9 What does Curran and Seaton (2003) say about working class papers? They tend to avoid all political stories and they do not believe their readers are interested or would understand. 7 of 9 What is the overall representation of the underclass? Cohen says the journalists are hopeless at reporting about them. The media helps keep up the idea that the poor are poor because of their own fault. 8 of 9 What does Shildrick and Macdonald say about the poor? Suggests that the poor are undeserving of the publics sympathy and are called 'Chav's and Scroungers' to dehumanise them. 9 of 9
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