Folk Devils A moral panic is a widespread fear — most often an irrational one. The fear is about someone or something that is a ‘threat’ to the values, safety, and interests of a community or society. Typically, a moral panic is perpetuated by the news media, fueled by politicians, and often results in actions […] The post Constructing Fear: The Politics of Moral Panics appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.