Unit 1 - topic 1.5 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Criminologyunit 1A2/A-levelAQA Created by: TabithaNash16Created on: 16-02-21 12:32 What is Stanley Cohens definition of a moral panic? a moral panic happens when "a condition, episode, person or group of persons emerges to become defined as a threat to societal values and interests" 1 of 6 According to Leslie Wilkins what is a deviance amplification spiral? small initial deviation may spiral into ever increasing significance through processes of labelling and over reaching 2 of 6 What is a stereotype? a widely held but fixed and over simplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing 3 of 6 What are moral entrepreneurs according to Howard becker? those who call for or enact a "crackdown" on folk devils involved in moral panics 4 of 6 What is the DDA (Dangerous Dogs Act)? makes it illegal to own, breed, sell from, breed from, give as a present some japanese breeds and pitbull breeds etc 5 of 6 What is a "canine class issue" according to Lodge and Hodge? pitbull owners are often labelled and stigmatised by the media as irresponsible, lower class living on a council estate 6 of 6
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