Who May Benefit from the Creation of Moral Panics About

Multiple Choice

Who may benefit from the creation of moral panics about youth gangs?

A) the media, by increasing their audience and thereby their profits
B) law enforcement, by receiving more funding to hire more officers or create specialized gang units
C) gangs themselves, by increasing their membership and power within the community
D) politicians, by gaining more votes after promising to "crack down" on young offenders
E) the media, law enforcement, politicians, and gangs themselves are potential beneficiaries from moral panics about gangs