Education Index Moral Panics
Moral Panics
Challenge: Select and describe a "moral panic" against a perceived deviance. Analyse the role of the "moral entrepreneur" and "folk devil" in your selected case. Finally, explicate what it demonstrates about individuals and their socialization. (Length: 2 000 words)
Societies tend to view the youth as the future and hope of a nation. To a certain extent, societies observe the behaviours and potential of the young people to 'estimate' the political and socio-economic future of a nation. When there is what societies view as a deviance from the norm when in it comes to young people – often there is what is viewed as a 'moral panic'. I will be looking at the 'moral panic' of youth crime or juvenile delinquency, the role of its 'moral …show more content…
Youth crime has risen drastically in the past years. A major case in South Africa of juvenile delinquency is mostly gang affiliated violence in mostly poor communities in urban areas such as townships.
Moral entrepreneurs and folk devils
Cohen also states that those who create the moral panic due to having a fear of a threat to prevailing social or cultural values are referred to as "moral entrepreneurs", whereas those who are seen as a threat to the social order are defined as "folk devils" (Cohen 1973:16).
In the case of juvenile delinquency the Media is the biggest "moral entrepreneur" as the stories on juvenile delinquency is mostly depicted by the media and also sensationalized by different organisations such as the police, political organisations, religious groups, Education institutions and groups concerned with youth development. Different types of media representations include radio, newspaper, magazines, websites and news channels who are all exclusively involved in spreading and broadcasting news directly to the public. How they represent the news is specifically up to them however they have a drastic impact on how the public view it as well as they are the main influence on people's emotions and opinions. Furedi explains that moral panics tend to begin "at times when society has not been able to adapt to dramatic changes" and such changes lead to those becoming concerned and to express their fear over what they see as a "loss of control" (Furedi
The Hiv/Aids Moral Panic.
The HIV/AIDS moral panic. In human societies there will always be issues or problems that occur which cause some form of reaction from those who feel that their values or societal equilibrium is being threatened. Stanley Cohen and Jock Young led the way in explaining the notion of moral panics and how they are formed and their consequences on society. There have been numerous of these moral phenomena over the years, which have gripped society in a vice lock of terror and more often than not….
Assess Sociological Explanations of the Role of the Mass Media in Creating Moral Panics About Crime and Deviance
Assess sociological explanations of the role of the mass media in creating moral panics about crime and deviance: A moral panic is the process of arousing social concern over an issue, this is often an exaggerated over-reaction by society to a perceived problem, which is usually driven or inspired by the media. In this situation the reaction ends up amplifying the problem out of proportion to its real seriousness. This creates anxiety amongst the general population, and this therefore puts pressure….
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are the negative consequences of deviance? Society benefits from deviance because it can promote positive consequences; self evaluation and change. 17.	What is the difference between statutory law and ethical or moral law? The difference between statutory law and ethical or moral law is, statutory law 18.	What is UCR and is it effective? Explain. UCR is Uniform Crime Report. The UCR determines the level of criminal activity and consists of detailed information supplied by approximately….
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Trainspotting evoked a similar magnitude of exaggeration however no apologies could repair the damage already caused as the moral panics had set in. The stereotype had been created and from now on the public would be fearful of the major cities in Britain and hold a specific narrow-minded view of the youth that live there. When analysing the concept of youth subculture and specifically….
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Using material from Item A and elsewhere assess the contribution of religion to social change (18 marks)
draw on for motivation or support. The civil rights movement becoming involved in secular struggle and helping to bring about change. It achieved this by taking the moral high ground by black clergy pointing out hypocrisy of white clergy who preached 'love thy neighbour' yet supported racial segregation. Also the movement had the moral majority which was beneficial as it was motivating for all followers. Bruce also points out an example of the new Christian right which is a protestant fundamentalist….
The Ceo Can't Afford to Panic
In a Time of Disaster: The CEO Can't Afford to Panic A disaster can strike at any time, but a crisis can only occur if one is not prepared. When a subway bombing occurs, CEO Gerald Smarten is faced with making an executive decision on behalf of Kaspa Financial Services and the community. However, he is not professionally or personally prepared for the challenge of deciding whether to allow their lobby to be used as a triage center and temporary morgue. In the event of an emergency….
Cause and Effect of Cultural Shock
a. Happen when you take a culture for granted. b. Can affect your job, family, etc. III. Causes of cultural shock a. Can cause mild uneasiness or temporary homesickness to acute unhappiness or even, in extreme cases, psychological panic. b. Could cause a serious reality check when put into cultural shock. IV. Cultural the same as race? a. Hundreds of cultures in the world, while we have only a handful of races. b. Race is a….
Using Material from Item a and Elsewhere, Assess the Claim That Gender Differences in Educational Achievement Are Primarily the 'Result of Changes in Society'
Using material from Item A and elsewhere, assess the claim that gender differences in educational achievement are primarily the 'result of changes in society' Some sociologists claim that gender differences in achievement are the result of external factors such as changes in wider society, e.g. The impact of feminist ideas and changing employment opportunities (as stated in Item A). However, this could also be an outcome of internal factors such as the education system becoming 'feminised', which….
Andrew Jackson and the Bank War
The validity of President Andrew Jackson's response to the Bank War issue has been contradicted by many, but his reasoning was supported by fact and inevitably beneficial to the country. Jackson's primary involvement with the Second Bank of the United States arose during the suggested governmental re-chartering of the institution. It was during this period that the necessity and value of the Bank's services were questioned. The United States government in 1816 chartered the Second Bank of the….
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