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4 marks
Outline two ways in which media representations of crime may not reflect reality.
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The Media & Crime (AQA A Level Sociology): Exam Questions
Exam code: 7192
44 mins3 questions
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10 marks
Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.
Item A
The media often portray role models with glamorous lifestyles. The news also frequently exaggerates the reporting of events.
The media may contribute to an increase in crime.
Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that the media may contribute to an increase in crime.
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30 marks
Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.
Item B
Much media output is devoted to crime but the media offer a distorted portrayal of crime and criminals. The media are also often seen as causing crime, for example by creating a sense of relative deprivation or causing moral panics. The new media also provide opportunities both for committing crime and for policing it.
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological contributions to our understanding of the relationship between crime and the media.
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