Social Construction of Crime & Deviance (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Exam code: C200

18 mins5 questions
1
5 marks

Outline, with examples, what is meant by a moral panic.

2
1 mark

Use the words in the box below to fill in the spaces in the statements that follow.

Carlen deprivation scapegoat

social inclusion white collar crime Murray

A term used to describe a process where a group is unfairly blamed for society’s problems.

3
8 marks

Explain how the media may influence crime.

You should explore at least two ways in your response.

4
2 marks

Describe what is meant by moral panic.

5
2 marks

Describe what is meant by the term typical offender