7 Areas of Representation

I’m a 16 year old white, English, heterosexual male From Lutterworth, Leicester after moving here 13 years ago from Sheffield. I’d say I’m from a reasonably middle class family, a good distance off working class but too, nowhere near being upper class. Furthermore, I would say that I am a reasonably healthy lad; I play football 3 times a week for Whetstone Juniors FC and wouldn’t shy away from a run whenever I feel my fitness is diminishing. I’m a skinny lad but I feel I have good strength considering the size of me. Also, despite being christened as a 3 year old child; without my consent, I don’t believe in God or the Bible and therefore I would class myself as an atheist.

In addition, when thinking about what kind of group I would fit into, I really struggled, so I decided to take a look at the UK Tribes website. After a long, extensive research, I came to the understanding that I am actually part of a few different groups, the first being ‘Trackies’. Although I would not say this is most dominant representation in my life, I still feel that the description fits me loosely as I do enjoy gaming, eating fast food, watching football and just chilling out in general. Unfortunately I wouldn’t usually be seen out in trackies as today they are associated with chavs which I strongly believe I am not part of.

Secondly, I would place myself in the ‘Skater’ category. Despite my huge lack of interest in skating and my lack of respect for skate parks, I still wear brands such as Stussy, Vans, Nike SB and my interest in Palace.



More over, I would loosely place myself into the ‘stylers’ group as although I don’t wear much of what is in the description, I wear Nike Huaraches a lot and own 2 pairs, for this reason I feel that I would loosely fit into this group.




Nike Triple Black Huaraches

I would also slightly base myself in the ‘new casual’ group as I like brands such as Lyle & Scott, Fred Perry, Ralph Lauren and Lacoste.


Similarities to media figures



David Beckham

David Beckham - I believe that I share a similarity with David Beckham in the sense that we both share an interest in football. Furthermore, I feel that we both get bored easily; this being apparent in his career from his regular change in clubs and projects since his retirement. I also feel that we are both perfectionists and we both keep adding to our work in order to better ourselves; it's just a shame we don't share his good looks.

Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson - A car enthusiast? I wouldn't say I am an enthusiast but I do have an interest in cars; right from an early age. Also, like Clarkson I do say some controversial things, but luckily I don’t tend to get into trouble for them. In addition I also believe that we share a similar dry sense of humour, along with an interest in journalism.