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Television, particularily prime time programming, occupies a central position in our culture as a storyteller, conveying much about what is normal, acceptable and expected, as well as what is irrelevant and outside of the mainstream, it also possesses a unique opportunity to shape the perceptions and opinions of millions. Working class - Holdin occupations as blue-collar, clerical, or unskilled or semiskilled workers. "The pevalence of such views of working class men well illustrates ideological hegemony, the dominance of values in mainstream culture that justify and help to maintain the status quo." (Dines and Humez) Family Representation: Portrayals of men: Buffoons, well intentioned (even lovable), no one to emulate, requiring supervision, dumb, immature, irresponsible, lacking common sense, lazy, inconsiderate, poor parents and husbands. Portrayals of women: Sensible, nuturing, motherly, reponsible, providing for the family in ways the father doesn't know how to, better organnizers, possess better relational skills.
Approximate Word count = 502
Approximate Pages = 2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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