Language of Mass Media
Since the dawn of mass media, many countries have attempted to regulate, control, or even block certain messages or content from being exhibited to their citizens at large. Most states are primarily interested in "classifying" opposed to "censoring" media, especially movies into appropriate categories. Many parents want more information about the entertainment their children see. A board of 8 to 13 members that make up the Classification and Rating Administration meet in Los Angeles to discuss the movie ratings. They came up with the following ratings for minors; G is for General Audiences, all ages are admitted. PG is Parental Guidance Suggested; some material may not be suitable for children under 13. R is restricted, people under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17, no one 17 and under admitted. Television Content Rating now exists on televisions nationwide to help prevent children from viewing inapprop
TV-Y is usually, but not limited to cartoons. Shows with this rating do not contain violence and no offensive material. For the most part it stimulates the mind and is entertaining. An example of a TV-7 show is Howie Mandell's Bobby's World. In February 1996, the television industry agreed to devise a television rating system, to give parents more information about the TV shows their kids watch. TV-MA means the program is suited for mature audiences only. TV-MA is reserved for shows that have sexual themes, partial nudity, graphic, violence, extreme language, or may be offensive to the general audiences. These shows should not be watched by children traditionally these shows were Soap Operas, Dramas, or Late Night Comedy, now they may also be given to animated shows. One of the best examples of an animated TV-MA show would be comedy Centrals South Park. TV-PG means parents need to view this program to make sure that it is
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