Moral panic is a sociological phenomenon characterized by widespread fear or concern that certain behaviors, groups, or cultural expressions pose a grave threat to societal values and norms. The term has been applied to many cultural phenomena over the years,…
Introduction Stanley Cohen was a prominent figure in the field of sociology and criminology, best known for his pioneering concepts of moral panics and folk devils. Throughout his career, he explored how societies react to what they perceive as deviant…
In the realm of sociology, the concept of a “moral crusade” plays a significant role in understanding how societies define, enforce, and react to issues of morality. A moral crusade can be defined as a social movement that seeks to…
