Representation In Fishtank

• Britishness - At the house party there is a lot of alcohol which represents the British lifestyle on the small council flats on the estate.
• Britishness - The mum drags the youngest daughter out of the kitchen which represents her maternal instincts differ from traditional ideas of motherhood, relating to her own upbringing and situation.
• Gender - When Mia goes for a dance audition she is asked to wear more revealing clothes which highlights the exploitation of women on the estate.
• Gender - When Mia is fighting with the travelers the guys try to touch her and abuse her which focuses on male domination and power by force.
  
• Age - The youngest girl and her friend are seen drinking beer and smoking while watching TV representing a rebellious youth in Britain.
• Age - Mia shouts and swears at her mum representing the disrespect she has for authority, but this is due to her mum's abusive behavior.
• Class - The mise-en-scene portrays a stereotypical council estate culture of tracksuits and drinking. This represents a lower social class with little money possibly on benefits.
• Class - Conner represents the middle class worker which is shown through his nice house and car, but his actions are unconventional for his class (drinking, smoking, sleeping with Mia)