The document describes the stereotype of a "chav," a term used in the UK media to describe working-class youth. Chavs are characterized by wearing branded sportswear, "bling" jewelry, baseball caps, and hoodies. They are often seen in groups smoking and listening to dance, RnB, and rap music. Many youth feel pressured by friends to adopt this lifestyle and purchase branded goods to fit in socially.

1. Andrew Kerry

2.  The word chav is used to describe a
stereotype found in the UK.
 It was formed by the media
 Used to describe a working-class youth.
 The word itself means child or boy.

3.  Wear branded sportswear
 Wear jewelry classed as ‘bling’
 Loud mouthed
 Wear baseball caps
 Aggressive
 Wear hoodies
 Take part in graffiti

4.  They are often seen smoking.
 They are usually in groups.
 They listen to dance, RnB and rap music

5.  Many people are pressured by their friends to become
chavs to fit in with the crowd.
 Chavs wont go around calling themselves a chav.
 They are pressured into having the latest branded
clothing or technology.