common among every moral panic discussed by Goode and Ben-Yehuda, as well as those of modern day: A. They rely upon mainstream media outlets for their propagation B. They result in positive change to existing systems/structures C. They emerge in response to a ‘threat’ D. (a) and (c) E. (b) and (c)
quote: We see these perspectives as incapable of understanding some of the more fascinating and revealing episodes of collective action in human history. Such episodes, we contend, can be regarded as a test for theories of human behavior in general. In these episodes, people have become intensely concerned about a particular issue or perceived threat - which, as measured by concrete indicators, turns out not to be especially damaging - and have assembled, and taken action, to remedy the problem; yet, somehow, at a later point in time, they lost interest in the issue or threat, often turning their attention to other matters. These episodes have been referred to as moral panics.
The following is common among every moral panic discussed by Goode and Ben-Yehuda, as well as those of modern day:
- A. They rely upon mainstream media outlets for their propagation
- B. They result in positive change to existing systems/structures
- C. They emerge in response to a ‘threat’
- D. (a) and (c)
- E. (b) and (c)
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