Crime, Deviance, and Social Control

Crime, Deviance, and Social Control is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 7.7k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the concept of moral panic, societal reactions to perceived deviance, and the role of media and public discourse in amplifying social anxiety. It delves into topics such as risk society, youth violence, cultural diversity, and the regulation of behavior in response to perceived threats.

• Moral Panic
• Social Anxiety
• Deviance
• Risk Society
• Media
• Public Discourse
• Regulation
• Youth Violence
• Societal Reaction
• Cultural Diversity