media studies

media studies

Wednesday 24 May 2017

Fake news/moral panic example



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After the tragic events in Manchester this week, you may have come across or even shared this information online. This appears to be a hoax or 'fake news'. Read the article about it here 





Supposed 'citizen journalism' like this can often reinforce moral panics, particularly quickly given the viral nature in which it spreads internationally.




This could support a question about:
- the pros or cons of globalisation
- moral panic
- is two step flow relevant anymore? We appear to be more and more influenced by the opinions of members of the public than significant opinion leaders
-challenging Marxism by empowering the proletariat (although wrongly)

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