Research Log 5: Samantha Lay

'Consumerism was destroying the traditional working class culture. This thematic concern continues in 1990s, social realism texts. The focus on families and individual struggles became even sharper'
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British Social Realism, From Documentary To Brit Grit
Samantha Lay

'Some of the prevalent and recurring themes include: the demise of the traditional working class, changing gender roles, anti-consumerism, the negative effects of capitalism, and national identity'  
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British Social Realism, From Documentary To Brit Grit
Samantha Lay