Moral Panics and Representation - Feb 5, 2024

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What is the main focus of the objectives mentioned in the text?

  • Analyzing the impacts of stereotypes on individuals
  • Exploring criminal behavior in society
  • Deciphering a complex empirical case study
  • Discussing the power of representation through discursive frames (correct)

According to Gabor in the text, what does claiming individuals are criminals or non-criminals suggest?

  • Behavior is determined by societal views and perceptions
  • Behavior is solely shaped by later developmental and environmental factors
  • Behavior is largely influenced by educational background
  • Behavior is heavily influenced by heredity and early life experiences (correct)

What is the significance of a discursive frame, as discussed in the text?

  • It aims to mislead the public about criminal behavior
  • It represents physical characteristics of individuals accurately
  • It creates meaning through words, symbols, and ideas (correct)
  • It promotes stereotypes in society

In the context of St. John’s Basketball, what does Joe Gallico's quote suggest about the appeal of the game to Hebrew individuals?

<p>It values alertness, quick thinking, and craftiness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do dominant groups utilize representations of criminals according to the text?

<p>To facilitate conformity to their visions of society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to critical criminologists, how do dominant representations change?

<p>They are challenged by those with power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the mascot 'Redmen' signify for St. John's, based on the information provided?

<p>'Redmen' signifies Native American heritage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was Bernhard Goetz portrayed in news coverage?

<p>As a victim/hero (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the perception of racialized males in the context of moral panic?

<p>As super-predators (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did some discuss access to education and housing in relation to the case of Bernhard Goetz?

<p>To address crime effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way was George Zimmerman's news coverage different from Bernhard Goetz's coverage?

<p>Goetz was divided by who deserved justice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did critical criminologists argue about the meaning of representations?

<p>'Meanings are contested by those who lack power' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do stereotypes assign to a social identity or group?

<p>Certain attributes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a simulated jury experiment mentioned in the text, what do jury members tend to link with guilt?

<p>Physical appearance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences the sentences imposed by courts, according to the text?

<p>Race, gender, class, and sexuality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered largely irrelevant for the official version of law in terms of representation?

<p>Stereotypes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Paul Secord & Carl Backman, what do stereotypes assign to a group or social identity?

<p>Certain attributes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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