Study & Research Media Violence

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is Violence In The Media A Serious Problem?

Chapter Preface

Television Violence Is A Serious Problem

The Amount Of Violence On Television Has Been Exaggerated

Media Violence Harms Children

Media Violence Does Not Harm Children

Studies Have Established That Media Violence Causes Violence

Studies Have Not Established A Link Between Media Violence And Violence

Violent Music Lyrics Can Harm Children

Violent Music Lyrics Do Not Usually Cause Lasting Harm

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Should The Government Restrict Media Violence?

Chapter Preface

Government Regulations Restricting Media Violence May Be Necessary

Government Regulation Of Media Violence Is Unconstitutional Censorship

The V-chip Can Reduce Children’s Exposure To Television Violence

The V-chip Is An Inadequate Safeguard Against Television Violence

V-chip Legislation Violates The First Amendment

V-chip Legislation Does Not Violate The First Amendment

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: How Should Society Respond To Media Violence?

Chapter Preface

Parents Should Restrict Their Children’s Exposure To Media Violence

Parents Should Guide Their Children’s Television Viewing

Families Should Attempt To Live Without Television

Media Violence Should Be Treated As A Public Health Problem

The Media Industry Should Exercise Self-restraint

Media Literacy Education Can Address The Problem Of Media Violence

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: Does Media Violence Have Artistic Value?

Chapter Preface

Television Violence Has Artistic Value

Television Violence Has No Artistic Value

Violent Motion Pictures Debase American Culture

A Defense Of Violent Motion Pictures

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Organizations To Contact

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Study & Research Media Violence

This Study Guide consists of approximately 178 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Media Violence.