In this module you will explore how society constructs notions of risk, danger and dangerousness.
You will understand how the media functions in creating heightened anxieties in the population and how and why politicians respond to these anxieties.
You will critically analyse stories in the media and form your own judgements about phenomena presented as being a risk to society, exploring the social impact of themes as diverse as Covid-19, crime, mental health, Islamophobia and youth culture.
