SOCI 30323 Lecture 12: Cult_Crim_notes_Folk_Devils_and_Moral_Panic
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Controls the public, sort of labeling theory applied to the media. British theory: moral panic theory/folk devils and moral panic: written by stan cohen, moral panic, media, politicians discover a social problem grounded in an activity, subculture. Existing phenomena that is only now being focused on. Nothing at all; it is literally/simply made up: media, politicians link this new problem to anxieties/fears over social disorder/decline. Worst case scenario recast as reality/typical (stereotype/caricature becomes reality): not random/not accidental. Always rooted in/designed to mask deeper social issues. Issues are made up for a reason; to hide other issues. Met at famous resorts on holiday weekends (on accident) Media created moral panic over small instance worst. Media wants more control/school for youth; too easy of jobs. Allows more police control and creates immigration laws by: cohen mods and rockers, policing the crisis . Examples pictures/details depicting black immigrants as criminals. (makes you jump off buildings with one puff) imprison blacks: marijuana 1930"s.
