Miami Ink -Emily, Bartender.

This is an example of a working class woman on Miami ink.

Time- 2:16 to 5:09

Emily is a bartender and I know this as when she was introduced it told you in writing her name and occupation. She is portrayed as very flirtatious, fun and outgoing. She is in her late 20's but still dressing in low cut tops and mini skirts. She uses rude, flirtatious, sexual banter with Chris Nunez's and he responds flirtatious back as he is a lady's man. She talks in a childish tone of voice and does not come across as the best educated. She does not seem very strong minded as she went to the shop with an idea and Chris suggested something else and she changed her mind instantly saying "i trust you with what you come up with" which shows how she acts a lot younger than what she is a she is relying on him to come up with something good. Chris gives his opinions and she agrees. Close up of her foot in heels implys she is a provocative woman. She says "I can't wait to wear high heels to show of my tattoo" again portraying her self as the type of woman who likes to go out a lot. She gives him a kiss to say thank you, insted of just a thank you or hand shake. She puts her hand on his chest and slowly walks off again in a sexual manner. I think she is a bad representation as she is very very flirtatious with someone she has just met. She comes across "easy" which is a bad representation of working class women as people may make the assumption that all working class women are like this and "put it about". She is a bartender which when people read that they might expect her to act and dress the way she does because of her job.. always being surrounded by drunken men, having to flirt and be friendly all the time and having a bit of flesh on show. That is a stereotypical view of a bartender. But people in the same/similar jobs may take an negotiated reading from her section on the show as they understand the stereotype but they don't agree with the way she acts or dresses.