A sociolect is a variety of language that is associated with a particular social class or group.

African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a sociolect spoken by many African Americans in the United States.

Language can be used to portray social class in media through the use of specific vocabulary and grammar, accents and dialects, and slang and colloquialisms.

Discourse is the way in which language is used to create a particular social identity.

A political speech, a scientific paper, and a conversation between friends are all examples of discourses.

Discourse can be used to portray social class in media through the use of specific vocabulary and grammar, accents and dialects, and slang and colloquialisms.

A stereotype is a widely held belief about a particular social group that is often inaccurate and harmful.

The idea that all African Americans are good at basketball, the idea that all Asians are good at math, and the idea that all Latinos are lazy are all examples of stereotypes.

Stereotypes can be used to portray social class in media by associating certain social classes with certain stereotypes, by using stereotypes to create humor, and by using stereotypes to create conflict.

Solidarity is the feeling of unity and belonging that is created when people share a common identity or goal.

A group of friends who share a common interest, a group of people who work together towards a common goal, and a group of people who share a common identity are all examples of solidarity.

Solidarity can be used to portray social class in media by showing how people from different social classes can come together to achieve a common goal, by showing how people from different social classes can share a common identity, and by showing how people from different social classes can form a community.

Othering is the process of creating a distinction between 'us' and 'them', often based on social class, race, gender, or other social categories.

Treating someone differently because of their social class, refusing to hire someone because of their race, and making fun of someone because of their gender are all examples of othering.

Othering can be used to portray social class in media by showing how people from different social classes are treated differently, by showing how people from different social classes are excluded from certain opportunities, and by showing how people from different social classes are marginalized.