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EFFECTS OF CINEMA ON THE YOUTH OF G.C.U.F
A CONTENT ANALYSIS SUBMITTED TO GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY FAISALABAD IN FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
BY AWAIS SATTAR
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY FAISALABAD,
Abstract
Researcher draws his study on the topic of effects on the youth of GCUF because in the view of researcher it is the major social problem of a society that the youth of society is in immature hands. The cinema -or the 7th art as referred by some- has had a major impact on young ages for decades now. As in teenage hood individuals find themselves at a predicament, having to foster their personality and cultivate their thinking and their interests, cinema constitutes a vital influence. Through movies, people are able to assess situations, discriminate the "good" and the "bad". As Aristotle said, via the ancient Greek theatre, the audience has the opportunity to watch imaginary situations, commiserate with the protagonists and worry about his own destiny. For instance, in "Helen" of Euripides, Helen is forced to stay away from the husband Menelaus. Thus, the viewers develop worries that this might append to them as well. In this way, "oiktos" (pity) and "phobos" (fear) emerge and the theyis rendered an educational experience for the individuals. Like so, nowadays, cinema portrays a very educational role, as youth can learn to think, to be opinionated. Nevertheless, sometimes, the cinema can have bad influence, especially with the excessive amount of violence and nudity. Therefore, it is in our interest to protect and preserve
A CONTENT ANALYSIS SUBMITTED TO GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY FAISALABAD IN FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
BY AWAIS SATTAR
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY FAISALABAD,
Abstract
Researcher draws his study on the topic of effects on the youth of GCUF because in the view of researcher it is the major social problem of a society that the youth of society is in immature hands. The cinema -or the 7th art as referred by some- has had a major impact on young ages for decades now. As in teenage hood individuals find themselves at a predicament, having to foster their personality and cultivate their thinking and their interests, cinema constitutes a vital influence. Through movies, people are able to assess situations, discriminate the "good" and the "bad". As Aristotle said, via the ancient Greek theatre, the audience has the opportunity to watch imaginary situations, commiserate with the protagonists and worry about his own destiny. For instance, in "Helen" of Euripides, Helen is forced to stay away from the husband Menelaus. Thus, the viewers develop worries that this might append to them as well. In this way, "oiktos" (pity) and "phobos" (fear) emerge and the theyis rendered an educational experience for the individuals. Like so, nowadays, cinema portrays a very educational role, as youth can learn to think, to be opinionated. Nevertheless, sometimes, the cinema can have bad influence, especially with the excessive amount of violence and nudity. Therefore, it is in our interest to protect and preserve