How far does the representation of a particular social group change over time?

Representation toward British Class has changed a lot over time. An example of the change could be taken from Fish tank. In fish tank the representation of a lower class citizen is shown to be negative. However it is not shown to be the individuals fault but instead societies. In older programs and films like coronation street the poor people are poor because they are like billy the irish man in coronation street is very cheeky and poor. So you dont feel sorry for him as much. The fish tank scene of the girls smoking is a good example of how it is societies fault because a young girl wouldnt naturally be attracted to smoke.

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