Devereux (2008) - Media Representation of Working Class

• Devereux completed their studied on media representations of working class people in 2008
• Devereux (2008) argued working class people are seen as falling into 2 main categories
• Devereux (2008) argued working class people are seen as falling into 2 main categories:

  • Positive portrayal of 'happy' and 'deserving' poor
  • Negative portrayal of people on welfare benefits