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SYSK Selects: The 'Satanic Panic' of the 1980s

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Exploring the Roots of the 1970s 'Stranger Danger' Fear

This chapter delves into the 'stranger danger' panic of the 1970s, exploring its origins and societal impact. It highlights how this fear shaped parental anxiety and children's freedoms, linking it to overarching themes of moral panic that persist today.

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