Study & Research Violence in the Media

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Introduction

Chapter 1: How Serious Is the Problem of Violence in the Media?

Chapter Preface

Popular Culture Glorifies Violence

Violence on Television Is a Serious Problem

News Coverage of Crime Contributes to the Problem of Media Violence

Violence in the Media Contributes to the Violence in Society

The Problem of Media Violence Does Not Justify Censorship

Guns Are a More Serious Problem than Media Violence

Violence in the Media Reflects the Violence in Society

Chapter 2: Does Violence in the Media Make Children and Teenagers More Violent?

Chapter Preface

Movie and Television Violence Makes Children Violent

Violent Video Games Teach Children to Enjoy Killing

Violent Movies Do Not Make Children Violent

The Effects of Violent Video Games on Children Are Exaggerated

Teenagers Are Not Becoming More Violent

Chapter 3: Should Children’s Access to Violent Media Be Restricted?

Chapter Preface

The Entertainment Industry Should Reduce Its Production of Youth- Oriented Violent Media

The Entertainment Industry Should Not Be Allowed to Market Violent Media to Children

Parents Should Limit Children’s Exposure to Violence in the Media

Better Ratings Systems Would Help Parents Protect Children from Media Violence

Restricting Children’s Access to Violent Media Would Be Censorship

The Government Should Not Regulate the Marketing of Violent Media

Parents Should Teach Children to Critically Evaluate Violent Media Content

Young People Should Not Be Barred from R-Rated Movies

Chapter 4: How Should the Problem of Media Violence Be Addressed?

Chapter Preface

The Entertainment Industry Should Be Held Liable for the Effects of Media Violence

The Entertainment Industry Should Not Be Sued for Producing Violent Entertainment

Individuals Should Address the Problem of Media Violence by Making Better Entertainment Choices

Teaching Media Literacy Can Help Address the Problem of Media Violence

Communities Should Have More Control over the Content of Mass Media

National Initiatives Can Help Address the Problem of Media Violence

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Study & Research Violence in the Media

This Study Guide consists of approximately 169 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Violence in the Media.