The document discusses the representation of the working class in several British soap operas. It notes that soaps like Coronation Street, Brookie, and EastEnders portray the working class through aspects of their setting like clothing, housing estates, shops and accents. They also deal with issues faced by the working class like unemployment, family problems, and the decline of industry. Across soaps, there are typically strong female characters and stories of people trying to escape their working class backgrounds through social mobility. Representations have evolved over time to reflect changing social and political contexts.