Representation of Working Class

Representation of Working Class

I have completed research into social classes and I have focused of the representation of the working class in Britain. 

I created a Wordle of keywords and stereotypes linked with the working class.

Google provides a very simplistic definition of the working class through the use of Wikipedia when quick searching:

The representation of the working class can be exaggerated for comical effect. This is done well in programs such as Shameless, Hebburn, Little Britain and The Royal Family

These particular shows represent the working class through the use of strong regional accents, the characters (in particular men) dress very casual in loose/baggy jeans, comfortable t-shirt, hoodie/cardigan. Often the women are represented as promiscuous and dress in short revealing dresses, high heals and wear a lot of make up. The men are usually ungroomed and tend to care less about there appearance.

The houses that they live in are small, basic and cluttered. The wallpaper is usually busy and the furniture is not modern.

They all live in areas which are known being working class. Usually run down not looked after, may be council owned houses/flats.

The way that I'd like to represent working class in my opening sequence 'Catch' is not in a negative way at all. I do want to represent the living conditions and the unsafe environment that children play in. To do this I want to present the working class characters playing at the beginning of the opening sequence as nice kids who aren't getting into trouble they are just out with their friends having a nice time. This is not what you would typically see as when films want to present working class children they stereotype by showing them  up to no good vandalising things and harassing old ladies.

The way in which I want to portray working class areas is through the use of location. I have been looking around for possible locations and often I am shocked to see very young children playing outside in biuld ups of things chucked out on the street, areas full of dog mess, and whateverelse. I wanted to show this side of the working class in a negative way. Also I do not want to include parents within my opening sequence as most of the time young children are allowed to play out in these bad conditions without any supervision.