Representations Homework

Class 

Class is defined as a category or set of things having some property or attribute in common and differentiated from others by type, quality or kind.
There are three main classes: Upper class, middle class and lower class.

The upper class
Is in todays modern society the group of the wealthiest people in society who also have the most political power. Stereotypes of these people can be:

• Posh accent
• Well dressed
• Superior 
• Intellectual
• Rich
• Snobby
• Well spoken 
• Land owners

The middle class

Is the social group who socio-economically fall between the upper class and working class people, this involves professional and business people along with their families. Stereotypes can be: 

• White collar 
• Owns their home
• Well educated 
• Wears suits 
• Plays golf 
• Nice car 
• Affluent

The working/lower class

Are the people who are employed in the lower tier, subordinate jobs and work for very low wages for them and their families. Stereotypes of this are:

• Lower incomes
• Unskilled 
• Chavs
• Inner city 
• Work for people 
• Rented properties
• Council money 
• Public schools 

This sign is advertising for protein drinks yet it is being stereotypical that you have to be skinny and have a tiny waist to be beach body ready which is not true whatsoever. 

This poster is stereotypical as they are judging this young boy on his race and ethnicity. 

This advert on children toys is also stereotypical as it demonstrates how girls should be the cleaners and house wives whilst men are the ones learning and creating new things. 

Counter type -  Getup.org: It’s Time (2011)

This youtube video is designed to promote marriage equality, the film portrays the progress of a relationship through the eyes of one member of a gay couple. It challenges any lingering preconceptions of what an authentic on-screen relationship looks like and in doing so, brings a new gender role to our screens: the devout, loved-up gay husband.