Phrases with «moral panic»

"Moral panic" refers to a widespread fear or anxiety within a community about a particular behavior or condition that is seen as a threat to the moral values and integrity of society. It often arises when there is a perceived increase or change in this behavior or condition, leading to exaggerated concerns and sometimes overreactions. Full definition

moral panic

Sentences with «moral panic»

This partly arose because of a sort of moral panic in the last few years in a number of countries that young people aren't voting. (gse.harvard.edu)
Is it really in the public interest to cause a civilian state of moral panic, whilst real and effective solutions to the problem are actively sought? (realclimate.org)
Night Trap might have gone the way of Sewer Shark - another forgettable FMV game from the period - if it hadn't gotten swept up in the same moral panic surrounding violent video games in the early 90s. (denofgeek.com)
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Phrases with «moral panic»

Sentences with «moral panic»

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