1. Media, Crime and the Public's Response
Another group in our society that is targeted unfairly by the media is the youth. ... Negative portrayals of youth can be detrimental for the same reason it is detrimental to minorities. ... If youths being thought of and told they are delinquents or vandals, it can cause them to act out these titles. ... As the media targets minorities and the youth it helps to foster a sense of anxiety and panic in the general public. ... Studies show that youth are also victims of media victimization and over-representation. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate