The Media and Crime Flashcards
What is a media-saturated society?
Where crime is a major part of media content
Why may media representations of crime not reflect reality?
The media creates a distorted view of crime
How does the media create a distorted view of crime?
Violent and sexual crimes are exaggerated
Criminals are often seen as older and middle age
Police success is exaggerated
Extraordinary crimes are emphasised and ordinary crimes overlooked
What does the distortion of crime reflect?
Reflects the news being socially constructed
What do journalists use to determine what makes a good news story?
Journalists use news values
What are the new values journalists use?
Immediacy - breaking news
Drama and excitement
Human interest
High-status people and celebrities
Unusual crimes
Risk
Violence
