Television's Influence On American Culture

The effect television has had in the American culture has been both positive and negative. During the 1950s and 1960s, television was struggling to become a part of mass media (Ganzel). The technology today; however, seems to be advancing more than ever before, and the effect it has on people is only becoming greater. Television and technology, in general, seem to be present in the majority of Americans’ lives, which holds a great influence on the things viewers believe.
Throughout the years, television has brought America entertainment from around the world. In the beginning, the television was used solely for entertainment; however, in today’s society, it is being used to “influence the way people think about such important social issues