CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

In our consumption-oriented and mediated society, much of what comes to pass as important is based often on the stories produced and disseminated by media institutions. Much of what au...

1.1 Background of the Study

The issue of global crime rates is complex and multifaceted, influenced by a variety of socioeconomic, political, and cultural factors (Benibo, 2018). The media, including traditional ou...