The media should be more responsible in reporting on crime from "summary" of The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice by Victor E. Kappeler,Gary W. Potter
The way in which the media reports on crime has a significant impact on public perceptions, attitudes, and policies regarding crime and criminal justice. Media coverage often sensationalizes crime, focusing on the most violent and dramatic incidents to attract viewership and readership. This can create a skewed representation of crime, emphasizing rare and extreme cases while neglecting the more common and less dramatic offenses. Furthermore, media coverage tends to reinforce stereotypes and stigmas associated with crime, perpetuating fear and mistrust in society. By disproportionately highlighting certain types of crimes and criminals, the media can contribute to the demonization of particular groups and communities, leading to prejudice and discrimination. In addition, the media's focus on crime can distort public understanding of the criminal justice system, portraying law enforcement, prosecutors...
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