Representation of Class and Status
Upper Class
The social group that has the highest status in society, especially the aristocracy.
Stereotypes:
- Rich
- Well dressed
- Superior
- Intellectual
- Snobby
- Posh
- Well spoken
- Land owners
- High end properties
Middle Class
The middle class is a class of people in the middle of a social hierarchy. The social group between the upper and working classes, including professional and business people and their families.
Stereotypes:
- White collar
- Managerial
- Owns their home
- Well educated
- Well off
- Affluent
- Suburbia
- Nice car
Working Class
The social group consisting of people who are employed for wages, especially in manual or industrial work.
Stereotypes:
- Blue collar
- Factory workers
- Little savings
- Inner city
- Rented properties
- Work for others
- State schools
- Manual work
Examples of class and status in UK/US TV dramas:
