Describe Media representation of crime Flashcards
Understand how crime reporting affects the perception of criminality.
1
Q
What is the link between media and crime?
A
much of our knowledge of crimes comes from media.
2
Q
How do newspapers represent crime?
A
Crime is big news in the press. Tabloids focus on sensational stories.
3
Q
What is Newsworthy and News value?
A
- News people want to hear about. Tend to be more violent and disgusting.
- How much prominence a news story is given by the media
4
Q
What are the News values?
A
- Negativity
- Closeness to home
- Recency
- Currency
- Continuity
- Uniqueness
- Simplicity
- Personality
and expectedness, size, elite nations/people and exclusivity.
5
Q
What types of crimes do they show?
A
Serious violent and sexual crimes. 2/3 of newspaper crimes feature violence.
