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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to critical criminologists, how do dominant representations change?

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

    How was Bernhard Goetz portrayed in news coverage?

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

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

    <p>As super-predators</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</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</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'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do stereotypes assign to a social identity or group?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Stereotypes</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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