2. If britain is now multi cultured society how do we see this in soaps?

• Multicultural society in soaps are stereotypical. Soaps show different cultures in a stereotypical way. 
• In coronation street there are the Alahan family plus a few extra actors. They show Asian life in a stereotypical way as 'Dev' owns the corner shop.
• In Eastenders there are the Masood, Johnsons and Khan families. These are representing asian/black culture.
• In soaps sub-cultures are used which represent multicultural society. 

Subcultures include;

1. Emo
2. Dark culture
3. Grunger
4. Hip-hop
5. Rave
6. Rude boy
7. Skater
8. ethnic
9. Sexuality
10. Political

This is a long list of subcultures. There are many more. Sometimes these are also seen as human stereotypes. 

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/watchdogs-accuse-soap-operas-of-failing-to-portray-britain-as-a-multicultural-society-739013.html
According to this report 'watchdog' feel that different cultures arent well represented in soap operas anymore. They say "Soap operas such as Coronation Street and EastEnders are criticised in the report by the Broadcasting Standards Commission."

5.What other culture changes have also had an impact on british soap operas?