about violent video games. Senator Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) raised the issue while discussing his proposed “national commission on mass violence” on “Fox News Sunday” Dec. 16. “The violence in the entertainment culture‚ particularly with the extraordinary realism to video games and movies now‚ does cause vulnerable young men‚ particularly‚ to be more violent‚” said the senator‚ who was joined by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). ABC News has not confirmed that Lanza played violent video games‚ but
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Some of the commonalities I identified in the video by these 12-year-old kids were: They were being stereotyped based on their skin color‚ neighborhood they lived in‚ and their religion affiliation. There were several points in the video that had an impact on me. The first one was at (1:42)‚ when the little boy discussed what it feel like to be biracial-“He have to prove to his friends that he is black.” I found this comment to be sad. I do not think a child should have to spend their time worrying
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Soc 101 Week 3 Assignment A discipline that must not be gender biased. Everyone needs one and it doesn’t matter how far you go in it‚ as long as you get a good one. This is very useful in everything that you will do in life and how much of this that you have depends on your position‚ pay and so on. From functionalist to symbolic interactionist to conflict discuss that education is powerful in all ways. Education is a very powerful tool in the toolbox of life. According to Nelson Mandela
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The effects of video games Kathy Michelle Watson University Composition and Communication II February 10‚ 2013 Jacqueline Smith Lance The effects of video games It is time for adults to come out of the closet. When talking about video games most people will picture in their minds an adolescent glued to a screen; while it is true that 92% of American children play video games (Gentile‚ 2011‚75)‚ the average gamer is 35 years old (ESA‚ 2008). Playing games is an investment of time. The majority
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The Benefits of Video Games In this modern world where technology is very advanced‚ video games have become one of the most favored means for people who seek fun and entertainment. However‚ despite of their popularity‚ many parents are concerned of the harmful effects that it can bring to their children. In most cases‚ video games cause addiction to children‚ and this is especially true when parental control is weak. Due to this addiction‚ many children may have problems with their behavior or
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Grant Dukes 8 Aug 2013 Culture Essay The Apple Does Not Fall Far From the Tree The family you grow up in defines your sense of character and background. These are some of the ingredients that give you a taste of culture. Culture provides a basis for one’s sense of normalcy‚ because anything outside of one’s culture is possibly considered a different way of life. How you were raised and where you were brought up defines a person’s culture. Culture can be defined for me by Am. Am is my Scottish
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players playing in the society? Are they “losers” (in general meaning – at the bottom of social status) in reality? Does game assist them to be successful in the daily life? Many questions and considerations need to be investigated and evaluated. The video game industry has larger expansion in the market‚ and online game global output value has reached $9.8 billion in 2009 (DFC Intelligence forecast). Online game market growth closely relates to broadband network popularization. Most studies have focused
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Setting Introduction Over the past few years‚ video games have become increasingly popular in our culture. During this time video games have experienced leaps in technology‚ such as improved graphics and the ability to play with others either in person or worldwide via internet . As video game popularity has grown and the technology has become more advanced‚ concern has also grown regarding the effects of violent video game play on children. Video games are unique‚ as compared to other games children
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Positive Effects of Video Games * When your child plays video games‚ it gives his brain a real workout. In many video games‚ the skills required to win involve abstract and high level thinking. These skills are not even taught at school. Some of the mental skills enhanced by video games include: o Following instructions o Problem solving and logic - When kids play games such as The Incredible Machine‚ Angry Birds or Cut The Rope‚ they train their brain
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As of now our culture is very dependent upon the many diverse technologies that exist. Even with such a dependency on technology select individuals deem technologies such as video games mindless and unproductive. The common words used to describe gamers are obese‚ lazy‚ aggressive‚ and socially awkward. However‚ video games reap many benefits that include stronger social ties‚ improved hand-eye coordination‚ and certain video games can be used as an educational tool. For the individuals with Schizotypal
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