Define Moral Panic and Illustrate It Using a Recent Example

question 29

Essay

Define moral panic and illustrate it using a recent example. What could be done to counteract moral panics?

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Definitions:

Instinctual Satisfaction

The fulfillment of innate biological drives or needs, such as hunger or sexual desire.

Basically Good

A philosophical and psychological concept suggesting that human nature is fundamentally benevolent or positive.

Minimizing

The act or strategy of reducing something, especially negative impacts or aspects, to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Greater Emphasis

Placing more importance or stress on a particular aspect or element.