Violence in the Media
Blood, guts, cuts, bruises, scars, decapitations, shootings, guns, knives, nudity, sex, expletives, bad role models and freedom of speech. Is that what you think of when you think about the content of the mass media? Has the media gone too far? Is this violence in mass media affecting our children? Some people would disagree while others would strongly agree. Is the idea of "freedom of expression" being taken to another plateau or are we just letting the media take control over the First Amendment and deciding what is and what is not appropriate. Many years of research have proved the theory that violent content in film and on television bring out violent acts in children. Ann Oldenburg said in an article she wrote for USA Today on July 26, 2000; "viewing violent entertainment can lead to increases in aggressive attitudes, values and behavior, particularly in children". A report given at a health summit in Washington this previous summer gave evidence that points "overwhelmin!gly to a casual connection between media violence and aggressive behavior". Should the content in the mass media be limited? Should we, the citizens of the United States, take charge and set a standard that defines quality programming? Would that be unc
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wulf, Steve. "TV or Not TV". Time Magazine. 8 Sept 1997. 17 Oct 2000. (http://www/time/com/time/magazine/1997/dom/970908/fam.tv_or_not_tv_.html) Eminem's constant songs about killing his wife are affecting many of his young fans. They strive to be him, and in that effort, they act like him. This brings up an issue of whether or not younger kids should be able to access Eminem's music. I think that this is where parents should step in and monitor what their children are watching and listening to. Mathers, Marshall. Eminem: The Marshall Mathers LP. "Kill You". Interscope Records 2000 t it is up to the American people to stop watching it. Zoglin, Richard. "Chips Ahoy". Time Magazine. 19 Feb 1996. 17 Oct 2000. (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/archive/1996/dom/960219/television.html) In conclusion, I think that the preceding things that I have discussed present enormous problems in our society. Should there be limitations on how much violence and sex should be allowed to be seen through the mass media? In my opinion, there should be limitations. I understand the importance of the First Amendment and it's components but I also think that the media is somewhat responsible for children who are inflicting harm on others. The media has a social responsibility to keep the public informed. They also need to make money through their entertainment venues but they should not allow as much violent content as they do today. On the other hand, I also believe that the parents of children affected by the media should be keeping a closer watch on what their children are viewing. Parents have the responsibility to be making sure the programming that they allow their children to watch is appropriate. The media may never be stopped from showing violent and sexual content bu!
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