20430 - Moral Panics in the 21st Century: Theoretical issues and empirical challenges

Description

To contribute to this exploration of current trends in moral panic studies, this session hosts papers that investigate a range of different moral panics with the aim to better contextualizing the concept of moral panic in relation to the construction of social problems – and how this construction changes – in contemporary societies.

Sub Unit

• Special Session

Individual Presentations

• Moral Panic, Political Polarization, and Mass Shootings - Jennifer Carlson, Arizona State University-Tempe

Session Organizers

• Sean P. Hier, University of Victoria

• Morena Tartari, Northumbria University