Marxists argue that the representations of the middle class being successful is to promote the "ruling class ideology"
Marxists argue the middle class are often portrayed as being product of Meritocracy
Marxists argue the middle class are often portrayed as being product of Meritocracy (the idea that people who work hard will achieve success)
Meritocracy is the idea that people who work hard will achieve success
Marxists argue that the media representations of the middle classes deserving the success they have due to working hard (Meritocracy) reinforces the "false class-consciousness"