Regional identity and stereotypes

Regional identity:

Regional identity refers to the part of the UK in which someone is from. It could refer to the general area such as 'north' or 'south' or a country such as 'England' and 'Scotland' or towns such as 'London' or 'Manchester.'

The several regional stereotypes seen of TV are: 

Scottish

Welsh

Irish

English

London

Manchester/Newcastle/Liverpool

Essex

Yorkshire

Cornwall/Somerset

South England

North England

Stereotypes: 

Scottish-quite aggressive, shown being obsessed with money, Wears kilts and eats haggis. Loves drinking alcohol.

Welsh-Living in the middle of the countryside. Always with sheep.

Irish-Living in the countryside, religious, friendly at times, works in rural areas such as farms.

English-the two types: posh in which the speak prim and proper, wear suits and has a higher status whereas the other type is at the pub, middle/working class, racist and obsessed with football and beer. 

London-the two types: posh in which the speak prim and proper, wear suits and has a higher status and the other type is lower status, common, violent, criminal. 

Manchester/Newcastle/Liverpool-aggressive,violent. 

Essex-glamorous, but cheap, partying, being stupid. 

Yorkshire-rural countryside, old-fashioned. 

Cornwall/Somerset-shown as being 'backwards,' live in rural areas, works on farm. 

South England-center of culture, classy, modern, middle/higher class, jobs such as managers. 

North England-lower class, aggressive, less culture working class jobs such as builders.