Part IV focuses on how deviance is constructed. In doing so, Adler and Adler (2016) discuss “moral panic.” In your discussion, please provide dialog about the following:1. What is a moral panic?2. Apply the concept of moral panic to at least one of the readings provided in this section.My Answer to the above question is belowConstructing DevianceMoral panic is an attribute that is instigated by some element of threat that a community is plunged into. In most cases, it results from something that is relatively flimsy. However, with time,
the sentiment is exaggerated and escalated to take the form of a catastrophic aura that is just about to explode. One of the key players in the escalation of the throngs of moral panic is the media. It is fond of reporting disturbing stories regarding such matters, even in cases where the issue is not as grave
as is portrayed. Eventually, the general public gets a misleading illusion regarding the element in question. The public is also to blame for the shift in the dynamics of a matter that is reported
to be potentially hazardous. Carrying the information from one party to another, the original message is contaminated with exaggerations and misrepresentations. It hence gets escalated to give a
perception that is contrary to the authentic position. Hence, the society is plunged into a state of frenzy. Societal leaders also perpetrate the discord generated by moral panic. They tend to go into an overdrive, in a way that can be described as fussing. Rather than addressing the matter in a sober and
composed fashion, they rush into initiating reactive countermeasures. Some of the reactions cost the public colossal sums, in turn misrepresenting the state of danger posed by the aspect. It is vital that any aspect that raises a state of panic is dealt with in a manner that is cognizant of societal codes of ethics and morals. It is both unethical and illegal to mislead the public
into a state of panic over an issue that can be sorted out almost effortlessly. All stakeholders should take up their social responsibility, and ensure that the public is saved from undue state of
unrest. ReferencesAdler, Patricia, and Peter Adler. 2016. Constructions of Deviance: Social Power, Context and Interaction. Australia: Cengage Learning

RESPOND TO THE THREE STATEMENTS BELOW THAT WERE WRITTEN BY OTHER STUDENTS
1.) RESPOND TO THIS STATEMENT According to Adler and Adler (2016) “moral panic arises when a threat to society is depicted…” this threat causes panic, dread and fear in a society (p.153). Moral
panic is brought on by a campaign against a specifically  named problem by moral entrepreneurs. This is a multi-step process including, identifying the problem as undesirable or offensive,
distinguishing it from other problems as a priority, determining who is responsible, offering a solution and campaigning against said problem (Adler and Adler 2016). Moral entrepreneurs make and
enforce rules/laws, and receive power from institutions, organizations, agencies, communications, audiences etc.The drug scare is one example a moral panic, which has been an ongoing panic in the
U.S. for hundreds of years (Reinarman N.d). The Temperance movement in the United States was one the first such campaigns. The movement began in the late eighteenth century and its moral
entrepreneurs were largely native born white protestants, living in non-urban areas (Reinarman N.d). These entrepreneurs felt threaten by the massive influx of catholic immigrants during the
industrialization period (Reinarman N.d). Social problems, immorality, and economic concerns such as poverty, crime, unemployment and broken families were all blamed on consumption of alcohol
(Reinarman N.d). The moral panic in this case concluded with the prohibition laws of 1919.2.) RESPOND TO THIS STATEMENT  Moral panic is when someone spreads the idea of something that will cause fear to a large group of people, usually about something that will be a harm to society.
Moral panic is a tactic that is used with the help of mass media to bring attention to a certain subject, or idea.  When this tactic works, it usually creates a form of hysteria around the
subject. The tactic of moral panic can be applied to societies ideas on cigarette smoking.  According to Adler & Adler (2016:171) over the past half century, perceptions of tobacco and its users
have changed dramatically.  Tobacco has always been one of the United States biggest, or the biggest cash crop, from farming to exporting farmers have made fortunes from tobacco and everyone was ok
with it.  In the past, cigarette smoking was looked at as a sign of class and wealth but over the past 30 years the societal views on smoking have changed dramatically.  During the first half of
the 20th century there were adds promoting cigarette companies, but in 1970 President Nixon signed in a law making it illegal to have any cigarette advertisement on television or the radio.  Now
there are commercials on television about all the bad that cigarettes can cause.  In a way, when President Nixon signed that law making cigarette advertisements illegal, that was a form of creating
moral panic.3.) RESPOND TO THIS STATEMENT  According to Adler and Adler (2016) “moral panic arises when a threat to society is depicted…” this threat causes panic, dread and fear in a society (p.153).
Moral panic is brought on by a campaign against a specifically  named problem by moral entrepreneurs. This is a multi-step process including, identifying the problem as undesirable or offensive,
distinguishing it from other problems as a priority, determining who is responsible, offering a solution and campaigning against said problem (Adler and Adler 2016). Moral entrepreneurs make and
enforce rules/laws, and receive power from institutions, organizations, agencies, communications, audiences etc.The drug scare is one example a moral panic, which has been an ongoing panic in the U.S. for hundreds of years (Reinarman N.d). The Temperance movement in the United States was one the first such
campaigns. The movement began in the late eighteenth century and its moral entrepreneurs were largely native born white protestants, living in non-urban areas (Reinarman N.d). These entrepreneurs
felt threaten by the massive influx of catholic immigrants during the industrialization period (Reinarman N.d). Social problems, immorality, and economic concerns such as poverty, crime,
unemployment and broken families were all blamed on consumption of alcohol (Reinarman N.d). The moral panic in this case concluded with the prohibition laws of 1919.