Examples Of Moral Panic

Moral panic is basically the concept that if people behave a certain way, they are acting deviant and are considered threats to society and societal values. This type of panic becomes largely widespread and exaggerated through various forms of media, like newspapers, thus creating fear among large groups of people. This concept is important because it defines what is considered as unacceptable behaviour in society. Moral panic also paves the way for more policing, higher sentences and new laws. In some cases these laws are found to go against human rights, however, this is justified as a necessary evil, which must be done to help stop the sudden crisis and outbreak of crime. One famous example of moral panic is the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina;