WJEC Applied Cert & Dip Level 3 Criminology Study & Revision Guide

AC1.5 EXPLAIN THE IMPACT OF MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS ON THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF CRIME Impact: the effect or consequence of something. In this instance, what effect the media representation of crime has on the public. Public perception: the perceived level of crime in a particular place, or the perceived severity of crimes. It is the opinion or belief held by the public. Generally, it is a collective opinion. Key terms AC1.5 EXPLAIN THE IMPACT OF MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS ON THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF CRIME Consider the newspaper headlines in the image below. 1. What impact could these headlines have on the public? 2. How influential are media representations when it comes to the public perception of crime? Activity 1.7 The impact of media representations on the public perception of crime See pages 38–42 of the textbook. Controlled assessment tip This AC should not be a repetition of AC1.4. When addressing AC1.5 in the controlled assessment make sure you explain the impact of the media representations of crime. You must explicitly address how the media portrayal of crime impacts public perception. Impact Moral panic Changing public concerns and attitudes Changing priorities and emphasis Levels of response to crime and types of punishment Stereotyping of criminals Perceptions of crime trends 21

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