Hot Button Issue Research Paper
Hot-Button Issue Paper
COM/400
March 17, 2014
Hot-Button Issue Paper
Nowadays one of most concerning topic in today’s media is sex and violence. Determining what’s “too much” for children is not an easy task, because every parent has their personal preferences about such matters. But determining the actual effects of media violence on children gives rise a problem in itself, as it’s quite tricky to actually determine what “violent media” means to the children (Cutler, 2002). There were many children friendly shows back in the days, shows that taught some useful lessons to the children in a non-violent manner. Shows like Ducktales or Darkwing Duck are examples of such shows that children not only could enjoy, but also learn some …show more content…
Today’s shows cover a more wide range of topics, represent different cultures and languages and they’re targeted for every age group. The increase in sexual scenes and acts of violence in the media reflects the change our society has undergone in the past years. This change can’t be denied and sooner or later society has to accept that these shows are a part of this change. So rather than demanding to stop this change, it’s practical to demand that these shows should be aired at a certain time, thus enabling the viewers to choose what they see and what they allow their children to see.
References
Anderson, C. A. (2002). Violent Video Games and Hostile Expectations. Retrieved from http://www.psychology.iastate.edu/faculty/caa/abstracts/2000-2004/02BApspb.pdf
Bandura, A. (2006). Social Learning Theory. Retrieved from http://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/social-learning.html Cutler, Maggie: Research on the Effects of Media Violence on Children Is Inconclusive". Is Media Violence a Problem? James D. Torr, Ed. At Issue Series. Greenhaven Press 2002
National Organization of Women. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.now.org/organization/conference/resolutions/2009.html
Sparks, G. G. (2013). Media Effects Research (14th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix
COM/400
March 17, 2014
Hot-Button Issue Paper
Nowadays one of most concerning topic in today’s media is sex and violence. Determining what’s “too much” for children is not an easy task, because every parent has their personal preferences about such matters. But determining the actual effects of media violence on children gives rise a problem in itself, as it’s quite tricky to actually determine what “violent media” means to the children (Cutler, 2002). There were many children friendly shows back in the days, shows that taught some useful lessons to the children in a non-violent manner. Shows like Ducktales or Darkwing Duck are examples of such shows that children not only could enjoy, but also learn some …show more content…
Today’s shows cover a more wide range of topics, represent different cultures and languages and they’re targeted for every age group. The increase in sexual scenes and acts of violence in the media reflects the change our society has undergone in the past years. This change can’t be denied and sooner or later society has to accept that these shows are a part of this change. So rather than demanding to stop this change, it’s practical to demand that these shows should be aired at a certain time, thus enabling the viewers to choose what they see and what they allow their children to see.
References
Anderson, C. A. (2002). Violent Video Games and Hostile Expectations. Retrieved from http://www.psychology.iastate.edu/faculty/caa/abstracts/2000-2004/02BApspb.pdf
Bandura, A. (2006). Social Learning Theory. Retrieved from http://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/social-learning.html Cutler, Maggie: Research on the Effects of Media Violence on Children Is Inconclusive". Is Media Violence a Problem? James D. Torr, Ed. At Issue Series. Greenhaven Press 2002
National Organization of Women. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.now.org/organization/conference/resolutions/2009.html
Sparks, G. G. (2013). Media Effects Research (14th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix