Media

Question 1

Media Gives a Distorted View of Crime

Answer 1

• Over-representation of violent and sequel crimes -> frequently covered in crime news reports, people believe they are common (only make up a small proportion of all recorded crimes in reality)
• Exaggerate the chances of becoming a victim of crime -> women may fear being victims of rape as they are often in news reports
• Media create a moral panic about an issue -> media represent drill artists in a negative light and blame them for the rise in knife crime, creating a moral panic

Question 2

The News is Socially Constructed

Answer 2

• Journalists and editors choose what crime and acts of deviance are to be shown to the public in the news
• The media are a profit making business, and they choose stories that will get them the most profit and views (sell more newspapers, increase TV audience ratings)
• News values help editors determine what is newsworthy (what to omit, what to report, and how it should be presented)

Question 3

Examples of News Values

Answer 3

• Celebrities ->
• Children ->
• Violence ->