Question

Which of the following is NOT one of Yvonne Jewkes's main arguments in her book "Moral Panics: Risk, Media and Social Control"?

(A) Moral panics are often driven by media hype and exaggeration.
(B) Moral panics are often used to justify increased social control.
(C) Moral panics can have a significant impact on the lives of those who are targeted.
(D) Moral panics are always irrational and unfounded.

Answer 1

The incorrect statement about Yvonne Jewkes's arguments in 'Moral Panics: Risk, Media and Social Control' is that moral panics are always irrational and unfounded.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among Yvonne Jewkes's main arguments in her book "Moral Panics: Risk, Media and Social Control," the option that is NOT one of her arguments is (D) Moral panics are always irrational and unfounded. Jewkes suggests that moral panics can indeed be driven by the media which tend to sensationalize events (media hype and exaggeration), and that they can be utilized to justify greater social control. Additionally, she acknowledges the real and potentially detrimental effects these panics can have on the lives of targeted individuals or groups. However, stating that all moral panics are irrational and unfounded would be an oversimplification of complex social phenomena and does not reflect Jewkes's nuanced perspective on the topic.