Mods and Rockers and Moral Panics with Dr Jack Fawbert
Schedule
Thu Mar 05 2026 at 05:45 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
University and Professional Development Centre | Bury St Edmunds, EN
About this Event
Mods and Rockers and Moral Panics
In the mid-1960s, clashes between ‘mods’ and ‘rockers’ in British seaside towns shocked the nation - and transformed the way we understand crime, deviance, and society. In this thought-provoking lecture, Dr Jack Fawbert explores how these events led to a seismic shift in sociology and criminology, challenging dominant theories and introducing the now famous concept of moral panic. From media sensationalism to lasting academic impact, this lecture traces how a youth subculture reshaped two disciplines and continues to influence how we interpret social behaviour today.
Bio
Dr Jack Fawbert was a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at four British universities over a period of 30 years. He has lectured on numerous sociological topics including moral panics, and has been a guest on national television and radio programmes talking about his research
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University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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