Media and Moral Panics
Analysing how various forms of media construct representations of crime and criminals. Students will explore the concept of moral panics and their influence on public attitudes.
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Analysing how various forms of media construct representations of crime and criminals. Students will explore the concept of moral panics and their influence on public attitudes.
Key Questions
- How does the media construct representations of violent crime?
- What is a moral panic and how is it triggered?
- How do media portrayals influence public perception of criminality?
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