Regional Identity
Example One - Essex Girls
Essex girls are stereotypically seen as being blonde and fake (tans, nails hair extensions) it's also been stereotyped that Essex Girls lack intelligence and have low moral standards. An example of this in observation is used on 'The Only Way is Essex' (TOWIE). Throughout TOWIE there are story lines following relationships between friends and lovers and conflicts occurring on nights out. The following clip is a perfect example of such antics.
In the clip Gemma Collins argues with James Argent over his 'disrespect' towards her saying she's got a pretty face but a low IQ and for telling his friends about their sex life together. Within TOWIE these kind of arguments are normal and some are constructed to make good TV and its likely this scene was constructed as there is little fight back from James towards Gemma which is unlikely to happen in real life.
Example Two - Nuneaton Cannabis Raid
http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/Cannabis-factory-raided-Nuneaton-home/story-26261473-detail/story.html
Although Nuneaton isn't known worldwide the locals living in and around Nuneaton will know that Nuneaton is often slated for inhabitant having something to do with drugs whether its that you take them, grow them, or just know someone who is involved in them. This news article gives a negative representation of nuneaton and the surround area's due to the involvement of constant drug raids.
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