The Media And Crime Flashcards
1
Q
What does the media often exaggerate
A
The amount of crime
2
Q
What is shown more than property crimes even though they are less common
A
Violent crimes
3
Q
Explain what happened with cohens study about “mods and rockers” fights in the 1960s
A
The media over exaggerated the conflict creating a moral panic
4
Q
What did the media label young people as leading to what
A
Folk devils leading to harsher policing
5
Q
What is the role of the police
A
To maintain social control and investigate crimes
6
Q
What is the role of courts
A
Decide guilt or innocence and give punishments
7
Q
What is the function of prisions
A
To punish offenders and try to rehabilitate them
