Practise 20 Marker

Discuss the relevance of the concepts of moral panic based on digital media products you have studied. Use contemporary examples and theoretical ideas to support your answer.


Planning

  • Structure
    • Intro
    • For Argument
    • Against Argument
    • Conclusion
  • Theoretical Ideas
    • Moral Panic Theory - Stanley Cohen
      • an instance of public/mass concern or 'panic' in response to a media product that is regarded as threatening to certain groups or debasing agreed moral standards.
      • when the media demonises groups, people or products that they believe are a threat  or that may become a threat to society, values and interests it is called 'Moral panic'.
      • the groups or products are referred to as 'folk devils'.
      • Craig Anderson 2007 - said that high exposure to fast paced violent video games can lead to change in brain function.  
      • Ferguson 2012-2020- no long term link over three years and games are important for socialisation. 
  • For Argument   
  • Against Argument

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