Moral Panic

Question 1

What is moral panic in the context of crime and deviance

Answer 1

Moral panic is an exaggerated reactions by the media,the police or the public to perceived a problem of threat or deviant behaviour.

Question 2

True of false- moral panics are based on accurate and objective information about crime and deviance

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What are the key elements of moral panic

Answer 3

Exaggeration of the issue, prediction of dire consequences, and the identification of scapegoat

Question 4

Moral panic a often lead to the creation of ______ to address the perceived threat

Answer 4

New laws and policies

Question 5

What role does the media play in perpetuating the moral panics

Answer 5

The media often sensationalises stories nd amplifies the perceived threat, contributing to the panic

Question 6

How do moral panics impact society

Answer 6

Moral panics can lead to social division discrimination and the erosion of civil liberties

Question 7

What is the relationship of between moral panic and social control

Answer 7

Moral panics can be used to as a form social control ton regulate behaviour and maintain order in society

Question 8

What is the difference between deviance and crime

Answer 8

Deviance refers to. Behaviour that violates social norms, while crime refers to behaviour that violate the law

Question 9

How does labelling. Theory relate to moral panic

Answer 9

Labelling theory suggests that the creation of deviant labels through moral panics and lead to self fulfilling prophecy where individuals conform too negative label

Question 10

What re some examples of moral panics throughout history

Answer 10

Santanic panic ion 1980
War of drugs, and the fear of hoodies