Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Socio - Crime And Deviance > Topic 7 - Media And Crime > Flashcards

Topic 7 - Media And Crime Flashcards

1
Q

Media cause of crime

A

Imitation - shows deviant role models
Transmission - shows criminal techniques

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Media distortion

A

Exaggerates police success
Over representation of sexual and violent crime
Exaggerates risk of victimisation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Cohen

A

Media exaggerates and amplifies crime

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Cohen and Young

A

News is manufactured, decide wether a story is newsworthy enough to make it into the news

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Lea and Young

A

Media presents everyone with image of perfect life, stimulates relative deprivation and marginalisation felt by groups who cannot afford these goods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Socio - Crime And Deviance (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions