Violence: Prevalence Of Violence In The Entertainment Media
Martha Onakinor
Prof. Quine
ENG 101.1067
Essay 2
March 27, 2017
Word Count: 474
Violence in the Entertainment Media
Entertainment media are means of transmitting information or programs from one point to another. Some of these media include television shows, films, video games, and music. Unfortunately, some of these programs portrayed in these media have moved from entertainment to portraying violence, so many people, especially the young ones tend to mimic what they see in films. There is no doubt then that the prevalence of violence in America society is caused by violence portrayed in the entertainment media e.g. television, video games, and music.
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Most video games children play nowadays are action games portraying violence such as shooting, and killing. Children should watch and played a violent video game with total submission and approval from a parent. The violent effect of video a game can easily change the behavior of children. For example, the US military uses a violent video game to train a soldier to kill, but civilians expose to these games lack the discipline and training from the armed forces and may trigger them to be violent. In addition to video games, and television music is another medium through which children learn the act of violence. Music plays an important role in teenage and adult lives serving them through feeling and recognizes with certain peer groups and grows a sense of self. For example, Gangster Rap, promote the use of pack pill, cocaine, heroin and other narcotics as a way of life by such musicians. Only for innocent teen and youth to steal and kill to get hands on such narcotics. Rap music has been found to accommodate more violence than other categories.
In conclusion, with the increased portrayal of violence on television, video games, and music there is an increase of violence in society. Human beings especially children are copycats; they tend to put into practice what they see and hear. It is, therefore, expedient to replace violent programs in the media with more life uplifting and educative programs to avoid more violence in
Prof. Quine
ENG 101.1067
Essay 2
March 27, 2017
Word Count: 474
Violence in the Entertainment Media
Entertainment media are means of transmitting information or programs from one point to another. Some of these media include television shows, films, video games, and music. Unfortunately, some of these programs portrayed in these media have moved from entertainment to portraying violence, so many people, especially the young ones tend to mimic what they see in films. There is no doubt then that the prevalence of violence in America society is caused by violence portrayed in the entertainment media e.g. television, video games, and music.
Television shows have a strong influence in the development of good practice and shaping …show more content…
Most video games children play nowadays are action games portraying violence such as shooting, and killing. Children should watch and played a violent video game with total submission and approval from a parent. The violent effect of video a game can easily change the behavior of children. For example, the US military uses a violent video game to train a soldier to kill, but civilians expose to these games lack the discipline and training from the armed forces and may trigger them to be violent. In addition to video games, and television music is another medium through which children learn the act of violence. Music plays an important role in teenage and adult lives serving them through feeling and recognizes with certain peer groups and grows a sense of self. For example, Gangster Rap, promote the use of pack pill, cocaine, heroin and other narcotics as a way of life by such musicians. Only for innocent teen and youth to steal and kill to get hands on such narcotics. Rap music has been found to accommodate more violence than other categories.
In conclusion, with the increased portrayal of violence on television, video games, and music there is an increase of violence in society. Human beings especially children are copycats; they tend to put into practice what they see and hear. It is, therefore, expedient to replace violent programs in the media with more life uplifting and educative programs to avoid more violence in