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Violence, the Media and Women, 2008.
A persuasive paper arguing that violence in the media promotes a violent society with a focus on violent women.
2,076 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper examines the allegations that the media is to blame for various random acts of violence. But is the media really to blame? The paper investigates this question, as well as the question of whether we can expect to see more females committing violent crimes, now that there has been an upsurge of media depictions of violent women. It gives examples of violence in film, on the television, in video games and in music and music videos.
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"Certainly, many people believe that the media causes people to act violently. For example, at the trial of Lee Boyd Malvo, one of the two notorious American snipers/serial killers in 2003, it was alleged that his older partner in crime, John Allen Muhammad, had attempted to utlize violent video games - such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and Rainbow 6: Covert Ops - to train Malvo as a sniper (Miller). And after the shootings at the Columbine High School in Colorado in April 1999, in which two school boys killed 13 people, it was found that one of the boys, Eric Harris, had played the violent video game Doom a great deal. (Duin) While it is impossible to know whether the game Doom played a part in encouraging Eric to commit multiple murders, it is certainly a possibility. And given the serious impact of his actions, even a possibility needs to be taken seriously."
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Violence in the Media, 2002.
An examination of violence in the media and its social ramifications.
2,691 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 128.95
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The thesis of this paper is that media justifies its obsession with violence as a way of educating the public, but instead television images make an impact on human behavior by encouraging violence and even false claims of violence and stalking, particularly domestic violence. The writer provides a definition of violence in the media. It then gives examples of certain shows which are classified as particularly violent and why these receive top ratings. The writer also provides research results of the American Psychological Association on the impact on human behavior.
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"Ever since television was invented, one of the biggest concerns was the impact of sex and violence that was shown in the American homes. What was considered violent and caused major concern many years ago, such as argument between a parent and child, is seen on the Disney channel today. No one can avoid or deny the increase of violence or the fact that violence has a brand new definition. A punch in the nose from a classmate use to be considered fighting or violence, but now is just an inconvenience. A few years ago school shootings had become a major concern for everyone, even for those who have no kids were very hurt by the Colorado school shooting, stunned at the possibility of this happening in America. Everyone loves children and younger high school kids. If school shootings are not enough to worry about, there is now concern over terrorist attacks, which can happen to anyone at anytime. Other forms of media violence includes the O.J Simpson Trial, the Jerry Springer show, and shows that include bodybuilding models-such as Arnold Schwarzenegger movies. The media justifies its obsession with violence as a way of educating the public to learn how to protect themselves, but instead television images make an impact on human behavior by encouraging violence and even false claims of violence and stalking, particularly domestic violence."
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Violence and the Media, 2002.
A philosophical analysis of violence in the media.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 70.95
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This paper discusses the application of philosophical ideas to violence in the media. It includes information from philosophers such as Plato, Hegel, Descartes and John Stuart Mill.
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Violence in the Media and Childhood Development, 2003.
A scholarly examination of the impact of violence in the media on children and what parents can do to mitigate these effects.
2,112 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper provides a comprehensive review of the relevant literature to determine the impact of violence in the media on children and what parents can do to help counter this trend. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"According to the Hockenburys, while research clearly indicates the negative effect of violent programs on children, the fact remains that parents still "have tremendous power to moderate that influence.? The sheer amount of violence being reported through the most comprehensive and elaborate communications system in the history of mankind has a numbing and desensitizing effect as well. In a Time Magazine special, ?Coming to Clarity about Guns,? the author describes the impact of violence on America?s young people and the surreal aspects of violence as it is communicated to people through the various media. ?Evil on paper looks impressive (one of mankind's most important words, invested with the dignity of mystery and theology). But evil in actuality, when it touches down on earth like a tornado for a moment may have a style so tacky, so moronic or so indelibly crazy that it gives off a radiant tabloid weirdness . . . [and the] Internet, with its rancid cul-de-sacs; violent movies; idiot television; vicious rap; ubiquitous sex? (1999)."
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Violence through the Media, 2004.
Argues that the media should be monitored for violence due to the impact on younger viewers.
1,726 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 88.95
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This paper argues that the government has not done much to improve either the media or video violence; this is the main source of motivation towards violence that our children receive daily. The paper recommends that the government needs to monitor the amount of violence shown on television, as well as the amount of violence shown in video and arcade games. The paper argues that, just as there are laws against the consumption of alcohol and tobacco by minors, there should be laws against minors being exposed to violence in the media.
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"Video games are not the only problem when it comes to the children watching violence. The media is also a large source of the amount of violence that the children consume. What are the effects of the media on children? The media has negative effects on children when the only thing it shows is violence. "Children who learn that violent behavior 'works' [...], on television, [...], may have a greater potential to behave violently as adults", expresses Reiss and Roth. Once the children learn the behaviors and are accustomed to them, it is very hard to break them of that behavior."
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Sex and Violence in the Media, 2008.
An analysis of the long-term effects of young children's exposure to media sex and violence.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper discusses the effects of the increasing amount of sex and violence that is portrayed in the media. It discusses sex and violence on television, in films and in music and video games. The paper especially focuses on the long-term effects of exposure to media sex and violence at a young age. It shows how this exposure has led to undesirable social consequences.
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"Other physical and psychological problems that video games incur include obsessive, addictive behavior, dehumanization of the player, desensitizing of feelings, personality changes, hyperactivity, learning disorders, premature maturing of children, psychomotor disorders, health problems due to a lack of exercise and tendonitis, development of anti-social behavior, loss of free thinking, etc. (Setzer). One major problem is that none of these problems are systematically or empirically proven or disproved. Very few scientific studies have been conducted in the aim of displaying the negative psychological effects of video games. It is hard to for one to argue these points because the lack of scientific backup hinders the claim. Just as any other topic of discussion, the most persuasive and meaningful method of argument is providing scientific backup to your claim. Setzer hopes that the knowledge concerning this he has passed on may help lead to further research done so that it may help in solving future problems concerning the violence in video games."
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Violence and Media, 2001.
An argumentative paper against media accusations for violence in youth with suggestions of other sources of violence.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 99.95
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This paper talks about how the media portrays violence in children. The author argues that the media claims violence is caused by movies or television and provides evidence why this is not accurate, suggesting other reasons why violence in children has developed over the past century.
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"One morning a high school student named Kip Kinkle woke up, and chose to shoot his parents in his own home. He then proceeded to school and shot his way through Thurston High School cafeteria. No one believed that such a tragic event could happen more than once. The media portrayed the event in great detail. They outlined the actions of Kinkle, telling his story in almost a heroic fashion and detailing his killing spree. Just one year later, the mass attacks by two students at Columbine High School in Colorado has resulted in attempts to understand the influence the media has on shaping personal views of violence and the implications of copycat crimes."
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Violence, Media and Children, 2007.
A discussion of the effects of media violence on children.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper examines the claim that children's repeated exposure to high levels of media violence negatively impacts their ability to resolve conflict peacefully. Research is presented that supports this view. The opposite perspective is also examined, with experts cited who believe violent behavior reflects the mores of society, not just what is seen through the media. Further statistics are evaluated, such as the degree of violence on television and the amount of time and exposure a child has to such programs. The author also explores the child's interpretation of consequences of violent behavior as viewed through the media. The paper concludes that violent programming negatively affects children, however it is not completely to blame when it comes to children and their responses to violence.
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"Despite Eron's research claims that media violence negatively affects young children and adolescents, other research conveys the exact opposite. According to Michael Males, the vast amount of complaints against media violence "are misdirected" and that research into the effects of media violence "is unreliable and proves only a minimal relationship between media violence and real-life aggression." Males supports his argument to a great extent by pointing out that youth violence has much more to do with the general violent tendencies of American society. According to the American Humane Association, "One million American children are violently injured, sexually abused or neglected every year by adults. . .one million children are raped every year. . ." facts which Males purports "have been roundly ignored by the same media outlets that never seem to be short of space to berate violent rap lyrics." "
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Violence and the Mass Media, 2003.
This paper discusses the question if society portrays violence realistically in the mass media.
3,910 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 31 sources, MLA, AU$ 215.95
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This paper examine the influence of the mass media and the power of the media to shape lived experience such as violence. The author review violence in Hollywood films, television and reality shows and in the public schools. The paper demonstrates the linkages between violence, culture and the mass media.
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"This research examines whether and to what extent cultural representations of violence are portrayed realistically. The research will set forth attributes of the pervasive influence of the mass media on the shape and content of culture in general and ..."
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Gun Violence and the Media, 2004.
Examines the role of the media in creating a fear of violence in American society.
819 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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The need for guns in American society may be directly related to a disproportionate fear of violence. This fear is exacerbated by media reports of violence, not only in the United States, but also around the world. This paper argues that the public concept and related fear of crime becomes disproportionate to the actual occurrence of crime. This, in turn, creates the perception that the public needs to be armed in order to protect people against the many unapprehended criminals. The paper argues that this leads to unnecessary violence, such as accidents, or unforeseen violence, such as children having access to parents? weapons in the home.
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"Ironically, gun violence often starts with the family that bought a gun in order to protect themselves against this very violence. The greatest tragedy is that children are often either the victims or the unknowing perpetrators of this. Of course the media plays a large part here as well. Children are exposed to violence on television, and parents are not always able to supervise what these children see or what they are encouraged to see by school friends."
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Violence in the Media, 2004.
A study of the effect of violent television and media on the children who view it.
1,601 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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A study of the relationship between viewing violence in the media and children's behavior. Specifically, this study addresses the context in which violent images are portrayed and how those images affect long term behavioral development in children. The writer shows how children's behavior is influenced, not only by the amount of violence they view regularly, but also by the context in which they view violent behavior.
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"This dissertation will focus on two central questions: First, does the context in which violence is portrayed in the media affect children? Studies indicate that children are more likely to be influenced by images they see in the media than adults (BBG, 1997). The second question will focus on whether violence in the media has a long term negative impact on children. Specifically, this study will examine violence in the media and its effects on elementary aged school children and adolescents. I intend to explore in detail specifically the effects that television violence has on children?s tendencies to demonstrate violent and aggressive behaviors."
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Youth and Violence in the Media, 2008.
A discussion of the relationship between exposure to violent television and video games and the development of aggression in children and adolescents.
1,945 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 97.95
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This paper tests the assumption that the high levels of violence in the media must be having a negative effect on children. It points out that, in particular, many seem to fear that exposure to violent television and video games will lead to the development of aggression in children and adolescents. The paper attempts to show that there is no simple answer to the questions posed by the proliferation of violent television and video games in our society. It concludes that it is by no means certain that exposure to violent television and video games leads to the development of aggression in children and adolescents.
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"There can be no doubt that young people are exposed to high levels of media violence. For example, one study demonstrates that 57% of television programmes depict violence (based on viewing 2,700 programs on 23 channels) (Fleras, 2003). Of this, about 10% is very graphic violence. This adds up to the average North American child watching about one really graphic violent act every day - or a total of about 2,200 very graphic, violent acts while he or she is in elementary school (Potter and Smith, 2000). Similarly, the Kaiser Family Foundation Report showed that some 75% of US children had at least one video-game player, and that a third of these children had video-game players in their own bedrooms. Moreover, many videogames contain large amounts of violence, some of it graphic (Lachlan, Smith and Tamborini, 2003). Thus, there can be no doubt that most children and adolescents view a great deal of violent television, and spend a great deal of time playing violent video games."
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Violence in the Media and the Effect on Children and Adolescents, 2006.
An examination of the relationship between exposure to violent television and video games and the development of aggression in children and adolescents.
2,878 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 136.95
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This paper examines the amount and types of violence children and adolescents are exposed to, and whether there is a relationship between this exposure and the development of aggression in children and adolescents. The paper explains that thousands of research studies have demonstrated that exposure to violent television and video games tends to lead to the development of aggression in some children and adolescents, however there is no simple causal relationship, i.e. we cannot say for sure that exposure to such violence will lead to aggressive behavior. The paper notes that multiple variables have an impact, such as age and gender of the child, and level of mediation done by parents, and that different media have different effects. In conclusion, the paper shows that research has established that exposure to television and video game violence can lead to the development of aggression in children and adolescents and such exposure tends to desensitize them to violence, and dis-inhibit them from committing acts of violence.
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"Violence on television is the most commonly experienced exposure to violence in the lives of most children. While it is common knowledge that there is a great deal of violence on television, it is important to bear in mind that there are many different kinds of violence on television. For example, some shows feature human actors, acting out brutally violent acts, such as murder, rape and torture. While these may not be intended for young children, the reality is that many such children have access to them. At the other extreme, even cartoons usually portray at least some violence. Often this is extreme violence, such as pianos dropping on heads. However, the characters usually do not bleed or die, and they are in any event clearly fictional, so one might expect that the impact is not as great as graphic violence with human actors."
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Sex, Drugs and Violence in the Media, 2002.
A look at the powerful influence of the media on children and teenagers.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses the role of media in sexual conduct, drug abuse and violence among the youth. It examines the television network's right and duty to censorship and also discusses how parents have a part to play in deciding what children can and should watch. The paper also presents arguments against censorship, stating that the parents should openly discuss these issues with their children.
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"The media has been blamed for virtually every adverse action taken by today?s youth. Former Education Secretary William Bennett says ?the debate over violence in the media is not just about violence, it's about the debasement of culture." It has been the current trend to attack the youth of Generation Y and Generation X, for what critics call their lack of values, and respect. Critics have argued that the excessive promiscuity, blatant use of drugs and overall disregard for societal values exhibited in the media has lead to increased violence, unacceptable teen pregnancy rates as well as other social ills."
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Violence in the Media, 2002.
The effects that violent programming has on children.
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper first establishes the amount of violent content in childrens' shows. It then looks at the effects that exposure to such violence has on children and establishes a need for change in current programming. It cites several examples of violent or abusive programs and asks whether censorship is necessary by the authorities or whether the responsibility lies on the parents to either control what television their children watch, or to educate them accordingly.
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"In 1993, a 13-year-old boy sat on trial for sexually assaulting his 10-year-old stepsister. Scar faced serial killer Freddie Krueger was cited as a major source of blame for such a horrid act. This notorious killer made popular from the 1980?s Nightmare on Elm Street movies is known for his stylized and gory killing of female victims, and was a favorite of the aforementioned young boy. However, Krueger did not take the blame alone. Rap performer Bobby Brown was also cited as a contributing factor for the abuse by making the 13-year-old sexually aggressive with the song ?Humping Around? (Redfern 1). Bobby Brown and Freddie Krueger are certainly not the only pop culture icons to be blamed for violent or sexually aggressive behavior in children and teenagers. The media has been targeted time and time again for providing violent and sexually explicit programming that causes equally adverse behavior in it?s viewers. Most notably, children?s programming is constantly being evaluated for it?s violent content and the effects it has on its young viewers. Some feel that blaming the media for the recent surge in aggressive acts by young children and adolescents is inappropriate. However, I disagree. I feel that violent programming is an extensive problem in broadcasting today, and very much to blame for the surge of violent children. In particular, I feel that violent content contained in children?s television programming is quite possibly the largest problem that faces out current broadcasting system. By examining the violence in children?s shows as well as the impact that watching such violence has, it becomes clear that change is needed in our current television programming."
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