This video explains Moral Panics as described by Stanley Cohen in 'Folks Devils and Moral Panics' (1972). It is suitable for A Level Sociology students upwards.

The video covers the following points:
1. What is a moral panic? (including the stages/elements)
2. Why do moral panics happen?
3. Evaluations of Moral Panic Theory (including whether moral panics are still relevant to today's society.

CRIME AND THE MEDIA:    • Crime and the Media (Sociology)  
Along with this video on Moral Panics, the video above covers everything A Level Sociology (AQA Syllabus) students need to know.

What is a moral panic? It's an exaggerated outburst of public concern over the morality or behaviour of a group in society. The group, condition, person or episode is seen as threat to society. Cohen uses the term 'folk devils' to refer to the exaggerated and stereotypical way the media portrays the group.

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