Media Publications of Crime: Factors Influencing Crime Stories being published Flashcards
Why do the media impact the amount of crime reported?
Because they will choose to only report stories which are more likely to sell well
How many factors are there influencing media publication of crime?
4
Why is how much crime there is a reason for the media to publish something?
Because if there is more crime then people are more likely to read the news
Why is which types of crimes being the most common a reason for the media to publish something?
Some stories of crime will sell better than others
Why is who commits the crime a reason for the media to publish something?
Because it might be more likely to sell if it is a specific type of person
Why is who is most likely to be the victim a reason for the media to publish something?
Because people will be more likely to look at something if it is a certain type of person who is the victim
