London Riots Case Study: Sky News

Questions:

You should also answer the following questions on the clips below:

• How does the TV coverage change as the riots progress?

• Give specific, detailed examples

• How is this coverage being mediated?

• Look at the language and imagery used.

• Who’s perspective is the article/paper written from?

• What identity is being constructed for the British youths shown in these reports?

• Give specific, detailed examples

• How can you apply Moral Panic’s theory to these reports?

• Give specific, detailed examples

First Day Sky News Coverage:




Monday 8th August:

http://news.sky.com/story/873891/arrests-in-enfield-amid-looting-and-violence


Tuesday 9th August:

http://news.sky.com/story/874011/london-burns-as-rioters-and-looters-run-amok


Wednesday 10th August:

http://news.sky.com/story/874446/riot-raids-cops-tell-thugs-to-expect-a-visit