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media violence

Areefa . Shaik

26-04-07

MEDIA VIOLENCE

Violence is part and parcel of our society from its origin . But only varies with its intensity wise and with the development of civilized society . Violence is perpetuated by many elements in this society , among them media has its own role in recent civilized society

The central plank of the issue is whether or not the media violence actually causes real life violence (Media awareness . Its influence should be seen categorically that is among children , woman , Men etc and its impact on children is more

. The effect will be more on the vulnerable sections of the society like children and teenagers . The electronic media has accelerated the development and thinking among the people . Among then television has over taken the other sources of electronic media . The video visually can stir the emotions of the people more than any thing else

Media 's commercialization has radically altered its characteristics , as it became merely a tool for political manipulation largely dependent on satisfying advertisers , readers and information sources such as the government

Media has the ability to form or mould the public opinion and it can attract the public imagination . Media generally focus on all issues But now due to its commercialization it has cornered the ethics and mainly focusing in which people will be more attracted . Media is not bothered whether those issues are influencing society negatively or positively . It has not lived up to the expectations of the political theories where it is regarded as the fourth estate of democracy . Another significant criticism leveled against the media is that its focus on an issue has become a big business and they are not owned and controlled by the capitalist 's class , the manifestation of an uneasy relation between big business and democracy itself

Media spells real danger if it is mishandled . Media should not be malicious , dishonest and reactionary . It should not indulge in cheap sensational and scandals

Most concerning issue now are its effects on the children . No doubt media is giving enough inputs for children to enhance their knowledge and improve their I .Q . No doubt , it is giving such an information that our generation haven 't received so quick with a click . But while providing such and information it is also giving information that can change their tender mindsets which can change their behavioral patterns There is a Research data tracking television viewing habits and behavioral patterns , population , homicide rate data , cartoon violence videogames , internet etc has lot of effect on children ' Children spend more time learning about life through media than any other manner (Nelson Media research , 1993

Videogames are regarded as one of the best instruments of entertainment now days to Children and Teenagers as well . The influence of video games impact on children should not be neglected because some research shown stunning facts Boys who play Teen or mature rated games for a minimum of 40 minutes a day may witness over 180 incidents of aggression per day or...

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