2 Moral Panics

Question 1

Contemporary Examples of Moral Panics

Answer 1

Ravers and Ecstasy Use

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Question 2

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Answer 2

• In 2003, there was a moral panic focused on the number of refugees and asylum seekers were entering the UK
• Tabloid press (Mail and Sun) focused on the alleged links between asylum seekers and terrorism to create public anxiety.
• Asylum Seekers motives: terrorism, crime or taking advantage of generous welfare system

Question 3

Ravers and Ecstasy Use

Answer 3

Redhead:moral panic in regard to acid house parties in the 1980s led to…

• Police setting up roadblocks on motorways, turning up at raves in full riot gear
• Eventually the passing of the Criminal Justice Act which banned all illegal parties