Moral Panics and Representation Feb 5, 2024

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What is the main concern regarding stereotypes of criminals, as discussed in the text?

How dominant groups use stereotypes to shape societal norms (correct)

The need to eliminate all stereotypes

How accurate stereotypical representations are

The impact of stereotypes on criminal behavior

According to Paul Secord & Carl Backman, what do stereotypes do?

Eliminate individuality within society

Shape dominant group identities

Assign certain attributes to social identities or groups (correct)

Promote equality among social groups

What do discursive frames refer to?

Criminal heredity and life experiences

Empirical case studies in criminology

Symbols and ideas used for representation (correct)

Physical characteristics of criminals

In a simulated jury experiment, what did the jury members tend to associate with guilt?

Attractiveness Signup and view all the answers

Why are dominant representations of criminals created?

To encourage conformity to societal visions Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of representation in Critical Criminology?

It influences court decisions based on suspect characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of St.John’s 'Redmen' mascot as per the text?

Signifies alertness, trickiness, and smart-aleckness Signup and view all the answers

Why do dominant groups use stereotypes according to the text?

To facilitate conformity to their visions of societal operation Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention 'criminal stereotype'?

To discuss the power of dominant representations Signup and view all the answers

What does Gabor imply by mentioning 'we are either criminals or non-criminals'?

Behavior is solely influenced by heredity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Joe Gallico's statement about basketball appealing to Hebrews?

Alertness, trickiness, and smart-aleckness Signup and view all the answers

According to critical criminologists, how do they view the meaning of representations?

As contested by those with power Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Goetz and Zimmerman cases, how were the victims portrayed in news coverage?

As bad guys Signup and view all the answers

What type of racism is mentioned in the text when it talks about 'racism = in past'?

Color-blind racism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of calls for action related to the Goetz case?

Getting tough on crime Signup and view all the answers

How were the actions of Bernhard Goetz perceived by some in the context of NYC?

As heroic and a reflection of societal fantasies Signup and view all the answers

What term is used in the text to describe racialized males who are sensationalized in media?

'Super-predators' Signup and view all the answers

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