Media and the social construction of crime Flashcards
1
Q
What is agenda setting?
A
The power to manage which issues are to be presented for public discussion and debate and which issues are to be kept in the background
2
Q
Three ways the media cause crime?
A
People intimidate what they see
People become desensitised to violence
Shows further techniques of crimes
3
Q
Who and what is a moral entrepreneur
A
The media and education system.
The people who tell others what is considered right and wrong in a society (Cohen)
4
Q
What did Cohen believe the media does>
A
Moral panics aimed towards folk devils. Can cause a deviation amplication spiral
Mods and Rockers
5
Q
What was Stuart Hall’s studies
A
Black muggers
