Sociology 2266A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Moral Panic, Juvenile Delinquency, Labeling Theory
26 Jul 2020
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Anarchy in the uk folk devils and moral panics. Stanley cohen (1972) folk devils and moral panics. Developed moral panic theory" a hybrid form of subcultural and labelling theory (more about that shortly ) first devised by jock young. Based on cohen"s mods vs rockers phd thesis. Examines the effect of media targetting of subcultures and the resultant snowball effect" in terms of moral outrage and calls for action. Calls for action are headed by moral entrepreneurs" such as politicians, religious and community leaders and latterly celebrities / social commentators. Episodes of moral panic are either forgotten very quickly or become crystallised as social policy or law. The concept is used widely and now transgresses the social sciences, humanities, and pop culture. Cohen (1972) and the cycle of moral panic. The post-war americanisation of youth in the golden age of capitalism". Albert cohen (1955) delinquent boys and gang culture. Cloward and ohlin (1961) delinquency and opportunity.
