AC 1.4 - Media Representations of Crime

Question 1

who came up with the moral panic theory?

Answer 1

stanley cohen

Question 2

define the deviance amplification spiral

Answer 2

a process where attempts by the authorities to control deviance actually produce more deviance, leading to further attempts at control and yet more deviance

Question 3

give an example of the deviance amplification spiral

Answer 3

george floyd

Question 4

define changing public concerns and attitudes

Answer 4

when the focus of the media falls upon different groups depending upon the concerns at that time