Comparative sociology of moral panic reveals cultural differences.

Evidence

Most putative problems lie between these two extremes – exactly where and why calls for a comparative sociology of moral panic that makes comparisons within one society and also between societies. β€” Cohen, Stanley, Folk devils and moral panics, 83

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  • corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim β€” Cohen, Stanley, Folk devils and moral panics: the…, 83
  • XREF: connects to: Moral panics reflect deeper social tensions rather than real threats. β€” Moral Panic; Moral panics arise from cultural strains caused by social change and serve as mechanisms of social control reinforcing existing power dynamics. β€” Moral Panic | Social Sciences and Humanities | Research Starters; Societal control culture responds differently based on stereotypes of deviance. β€” Cohen, Stanley, Folk devils and moral panics: the…, 339 (+2 more)

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