CC202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: National Trauma, Moral Panic, Flint, Michigan
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Lost the right to do this and it hurts families. Can publish, but should not proit; redirect that money elsewhere. Media portrays violence in schools as an epidemic: violence in schools is not a recent development. As earlier as the early 20th century. Andrew keigel killed 5 children at a primary school. Schools have not been immune to violence. In recent years, increase in rampage killings at schools. 3 explanations of school shootings: risk. Predict who will be a school shooter. What"s a warning sign: personality, family, school, social dynamic. Express an interest in violent media or weapons. Much of this focuses on mental illness. Psychopathic: no emotional connection, no remorse or guilt. Psychotic: might hear voices, disconnected from reality. Traumatize: link this to a trauma. Jefrey reese, red lake school shooting: cultural/sociological. Consider the reverse: might be tempted by or attracted to violent entertainment. Bullying culture: no every perpetrator is/was bullied.
