Who May Benefit from the Creation of Moral Panics About

question 2

Multiple Choice

Who may benefit from the creation of moral panics about youth gangs?

• A)the media, by increasing their audience and thereby their profits
• B)law enforcement, by receiving more funding to hire more officers or create specialized gang units
• C)gangs themselves, by increasing their membership and power within the community
• D)politicians, by gaining more votes after promising to "crack down" on young offenders
• E)the media, law enforcement, politicians, and gangs themselves are potential beneficiaries from moral panics about gangs

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Definitions:

Positivity

The practice of maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on the good aspects of any situation.

Objectivity

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