Sociology A-Level
Moral Panic
What Moral Panic means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Moral Panic
An exaggerated social reaction to a group or behavior perceived as a threat to societal values, often fueled by media representation (Cohen).
Topics that use Moral Panic
- Crime and Deviance (AQA A-Level)
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Using Moral Panic in the exam
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