moral panic- Mods and Rockers- media representation

Question 1

what is moral panic?

Answer 1

disproportionate public fears about something which might threaten the moral values of society

Question 2

how does the public react to media representation to moral panic?

Answer 2

general public react in a panicky manner
research shows that the media exaggerates the levels of serious crimes and the risk of becoming a victim

Question 3

case study: Mods and Rockers
how did Stanley Cohen explain it?

Answer 3

folk devils and moral panic 1973
examined the media response to the disturbances and the creation of moral panic

Question 4

the media representation of the Mods and Rockers?

Answer 4

1960’s [portrayed the clashes of these 2 groups as sensationalised, lawless gang fighting= negative views and panic in the public about societies safety

Question 5

what is folkdevil?

Answer 5

an individual or group in society held responsible for perceived threat involved in moral panic

Question 6

newspapers over exaggeration of statistics?

Answer 6

daily mirror headline stated that 97 arrests were made relating to Mods and Rockers HOWEVER only 24 took place

Question 7

media can over react and trigger moral panic this is done through:?

Answer 7

-exaggeration and distortion
- prediction
- symbolism

Question 8

what is exaggeration and distortion?

Answer 8

numbers are involved
seriousness is distorted

Question 9

what is prediction?

Answer 9

saying more violence will happen

Question 10

what is symbolism?

Answer 10

use of symbols to represent things
for example with Mods and Rockers, symbols included- clothing, hairstyles, bikers.
leading to things being negatively labelled