Media representations - Social class

Question 1

Underclass: McKendrick:

Answer 1

Marginalisation of poverty in news

Question 2

Underclass: Shildrick and MacDonald

Answer 2

Labelling the poor as work-shy and welfare dependent.

Question 3

W/C: Jones

Answer 3

Demonisation of the lower social classes > Distinctive subculture values that differ from the mainstream.
‘Chavs’
EG. Soap Operas - East Enders and Coronation Street

Question 4

W/C: Curran and Seaton

Answer 4

W/C = Dumbed down information presented to the w/c.

Question 5

W/C: Newman

Answer 5

Media focuses on w/c deviance.
EG. Top Boy

Question 6

M/C:

Answer 6

M/c are seen as default audience.
Dominant ideology transmitted by largely m/c media professionals.
News reflects m/c interest such as economy and promotes liberal views.

Question 7

Upper-class: Newman

Answer 7

Focuses on lifestyles of those in upper classes. As wealth is seen as aspirational and admirable.

Question 8

Upper-class: Altman

Answer 8

Increased media focuses on wealthy and consumerism.
EG. Designer clothes, luxury cars and property portfolios.

Question 9

Upper-class: Nairn

Answer 9

Limited criticism of monarchy in mainstream media.

Question 10

A03: Monarchy?

Answer 10

Growth of digital media has led to increased criticism of u/c and monarchy.
EG. Prince Andrew Scandal w/ Epstein.