Cohen (2002)

• Cohen (2002) theorised more examples of Moral Panics
• Cohen theorised more examples of Moral Panics in 2002
• Cohen (2002) referred to more Moral Panics & media responses to issues or events:

  • Murders such as James Bulger and Steven Lawrence
  • The Death of Teenager Leah Betts from Ecstasy
  • Child Abuse Scandals
  • Role of Violence in the Media
  • Welfare Cheats and Single Mothers
  • Refugees and Asylum-seekers
• The Huw Edwards Scandal is an example of the Deviancy Amplification Spiral & how the media sensationalized the allegations - The media coverage created a Moral Panic around issues of trust in public figures, particularly high-profile journalists - Huw Edwards was turned into a 'Folk Devil' with the media portraying him as a symbol of wider moral failings within the BBC and public institutions, leading to a heightened public response & pressure on the BBC to take action, amplifying the perception of a widespread issue