Wife Swap is an American TV show in which two mothers/wives from completely different social classes or lifestyles switch houses and families for two weeks. The show is a way of revealing the diversity of American values and lifestyles and sometimes it may be a shock to cope with people who differ culturally and socially. In this way, Mark Beauvais and Steve Clayton represent two completely different social classes, which can be identified in their economic situation, and therefore in their social behavior and aspirations.
Firstly, the economic situation is one of the main differences between Mark Beauvais and Steve Clayton. While Mark and his family are extremely successful, the case for Steve is different;