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

Exam code: C200

18 mins5 questions
15 marks

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

21 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.

38 marks

Explain how the media may influence crime.

You should explore at least two ways in your response.

42 marks

Describe what is meant by moral panic.

52 marks

Describe what is meant by the term typical offender