Cohen (1972)

• What did Cohen research in regard to media?

  That the media creates fear of crime in society through moral panic
• What does the media highlight?

  A certain group of people in society (folk devils) e.g. paedophiles, gypsies, the youth and portray that group in such a way it makes public concern.
• What is deviancy amplification?

  Making gradually making bigger stories to sell newspapers