Final Evaluative Question
Final Questions THEORIES - Theory - Theorists Active/passive audiences Hypodermic Needle Theory Theories that audiences are essentially passive- and will absorb messages relayed to them they are more influenced by negative messages and violence as they are unable to fully immerse in the product. Cohen Moral Panic Someone, something or a group are defined as a threat to society or community interests the negative portrayal of this symbol rouses public concern the moral panic over the issue in social changes within the community consequences of moral panic: BBFC starts to censor films or ban them outright; certification becomes stricter fewer people are able to consume violent films contemporary trends that that link with moral panic: Blue whale challenge, 13 reasons why being taken off of netflix Desensitisation Audiences reactions are weaker towards their exposure to extreme violence, sex and death this decrease in fear and sensitivity links to the extreme rise of so...