Media's Influence on Children's Crime Perceptions

Media's Influence on Children's Crime Perceptions


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Ashley and Isabel discuss how children's media can influence their perceptions of crime, who criminals are, and what deviance is. Using a criminological lens, Ashley and Isabel analyze examples of crime portrayals in children's media through theories and explain the psychology behind how media influences children. This podcast episode highlights the danger of perpetuating crime stereotypes about race, gender, and body size.

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Media's Influence on Children's Crime PerceptionsBy Ashley MacDonald and Isabel Yaffe