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Class Dismissed Analysis

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Stratification is defined as “A structured ranking of entire groups of people that perpetuates unequal economic rewards and power in a society” (Witt pg238).
The documentary “Class Dismissed” examines how television portrays the minorities and working class people. It argues that television stereotypes and misrepresentations help to both create and reinforce negative perceptions of the working class. The documentary also discusses how advertisers have huge power and are able to redefine the meaning of the American Dream and search for a better life through commercial television.
The documentary illustrates how social class is experienced in our society. It lays emphasis on the fact that the working class in the United States is a stigmatized

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