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?

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

    Why are dominant representations of criminals created?

    <p>To encourage conformity to societal visions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of representation in Critical Criminology?

    <p>It influences court decisions based on suspect characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signifies alertness, trickiness, and smart-aleckness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do dominant groups use stereotypes according to the text?

    <p>To facilitate conformity to their visions of societal operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text mention 'criminal stereotype'?

    <p>To discuss the power of dominant representations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Behavior is solely influenced by heredity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Alertness, trickiness, and smart-aleckness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As contested by those with power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As bad guys</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Color-blind racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Getting tough on crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As heroic and a reflection of societal fantasies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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