The document summarizes stereotypes of the white working class in Coronation Street, a British soap opera. It describes a working class woman buying a beer and not caring much about her appearance. It depicts a small, outdated working class home that appears uncared for. It also suggests that adopted working class children only come from broken families. A working class man is described as having shabby clothes, uncombed hair, and not being motivated to do housework without a reward. The area is described as having a struggling working class business damaged by a drink driving accident.

1. The White Working Class in Coronation Street By Amy Wright http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=270829

2. Becky- “and one for yourself” Carl (barman)- “no keep your cash” Becky- “it’s nice to have some for a change” Clothing: Casual, comfy. Not really bothered about her appearance. Working class woman bought a beer

3. Working Class Home Both living room and kitchen are small and aren’t separate from each other. Out of date kitchen units: bland. The room is cultured suggesting they don’t really care much for their home and the environment they live in.

4. Adopted child Girl has been adopted and her step other mentions she comes from a broken family. This could suggest that stereotypical view of adopted working class children are only from a broken family.

5. Working class man Shabby clothes and un combed hair Becky- “Used to get me to make you a fry up to move the hoover.” This suggests a working class man isn’t motivated enough to do any house work unless he gets a reward for it.

6. Working Class Area A working class business run down by a car accident struggling with business. The accident was caused by drink driving.