Americans profess a belief in the value of work, and in working one's way up in society. However, being working class is often seen as a failure. Is

Americans profess a belief in the value of work, and in working one's way up in society. However, being working class is often seen as a failure. Is there a contradiction here? The profile and framing of "the working class" on television has changed from primarily white male industrial laborers to one that is predominantly of color or immigrant and female. Research this statement to find the reasons for this change. Give media examples of these changes.