CRIMINOLOGY UNIT 1 AC 1.5 QUESTIONS AND
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Define moral panic
Media exaggerating a problem to make it appear to be a threat to the whole of society.
What are three examples of moral panic?
Terrorism
Muggings
Murder
Why do the media exaggerate the levels of crime?
So the stories catch readers attention and more papers can be sold and more viewers
are gained
What is a real life example of moral panic?
The London riots in 2011
How do the newspapers exaggerate the levels of crime?
By using specific words words and pictures that will scare the public
True of false the media has an impact on the levels of response to crime?
True
How did punishments change after the London riots in 2011?
Punishments were 25% longer than usual
Why did they make the punishments longer after the London riots in 2011?
It shows that crimes of this nature will not be tolerated
How does the media often stereotype criminals?
Young lower class males from a 'rough' neighbourhood
Define stereotype
A generalized belief about a group of people
What can the stereotyping of people lead to?
- increased mistrust of some groups of society
- Harsher sentences for some
- Potential targeting of some groups by the police
Why do public concerns about types of crimes change over time?
Media reporting and the level of moral panic
What is an example of the change of public concerns due to media reporting?
The threat of mods and rockers grew out of the media portrayal. This is because the
media portrayed them as out of control and a threat to society.
True or false the public is dependent on the media to provide information about
the perceptions of crime?
True
Although crime is decreasing why do the public believe that crime is serious and
growing?
The media often covers crime stories and prioritises stories about violent crime
What is an example of the public perception of crime
The Shlesinger study showed that people who consume more than average TV
expressed a higher concern of being a victim of a crime.
ANSWERS A+ GRADED. Buy Quality Materials!
Define moral panic
Media exaggerating a problem to make it appear to be a threat to the whole of society.
What are three examples of moral panic?
Terrorism
Muggings
Murder
Why do the media exaggerate the levels of crime?
So the stories catch readers attention and more papers can be sold and more viewers
are gained
What is a real life example of moral panic?
The London riots in 2011
How do the newspapers exaggerate the levels of crime?
By using specific words words and pictures that will scare the public
True of false the media has an impact on the levels of response to crime?
True
How did punishments change after the London riots in 2011?
Punishments were 25% longer than usual
Why did they make the punishments longer after the London riots in 2011?
It shows that crimes of this nature will not be tolerated
How does the media often stereotype criminals?
Young lower class males from a 'rough' neighbourhood
Define stereotype
A generalized belief about a group of people
What can the stereotyping of people lead to?
- increased mistrust of some groups of society
- Harsher sentences for some
- Potential targeting of some groups by the police
Why do public concerns about types of crimes change over time?
Media reporting and the level of moral panic
What is an example of the change of public concerns due to media reporting?
The threat of mods and rockers grew out of the media portrayal. This is because the
media portrayed them as out of control and a threat to society.
True or false the public is dependent on the media to provide information about
the perceptions of crime?
True
Although crime is decreasing why do the public believe that crime is serious and
growing?
The media often covers crime stories and prioritises stories about violent crime
What is an example of the public perception of crime
The Shlesinger study showed that people who consume more than average TV
expressed a higher concern of being a victim of a crime.
