Shameless, Class and Status

From the beginning of the extract the characters class is clearly presented as "working class" this is done through the use of the micro elements, which is; where they live, (which is a block of dirty looking flats) the cloths they where, (which is basic clothing) and the condition of there flat, which is messy with no nice furniture. The main character also doesn't seem to take much pride in his appearance.

The characters live in a big family which seems to lack structure which is shown by the fact the father has no control of his children as they are able to lay pranks on him.

  This high angle shot of the father lying down with his children looking down at him shows the fathers lack of authority, this shot is also followed a low angle point of view shot of the children which shows that they have control of the situation. This is a stereotypical view of a working class family as it suggest that working class families cannot control their children.

the characters regional identity is Mancunion  therefore accents reflect that and enhances stereotypes about cities outside of the capital.

The community that the characters live in seem to be close-knit as the father is able to invite "Fiona" who is not a member of there family to help out with the children, also, at the end of the extract the community are all able to gather around what looks like a bonfire together, however we later we find out it is not actually a bonfire and is in.fact a car that they have set alight. This reinforces the stereotypical idea that working class people are criminals.

The families structure is very a-typical as it is not the generic nuclear family because of the fact there is mother.