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Censor Dispenser for the Media. ‘More censorship must be applied and enforced to harmful occurrences throughout the media if the nation does not want to further feel the wrath from it.’. Student B. Types of Media:.

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  1. Censor Dispenser for the Media ‘More censorship must be applied and enforced to harmful occurrences throughout the media if the nation does not want to further feel the wrath from it.’ Student B

  2. Types of Media: “The media is the most powerful entity on Earth … Because it controls the minds of the masses” (Malcolm X) • Movies • Television • Magazines • Newspapers • Music • Music Videos • Books • Billboards • Internet • Celebrities that make them up

  3. Sexuality What needs to be more censored? Effects In Media • SEX SELLS • Used in all forms of media • Sometimes partially blurred/cut out because of laws, but government can’t agree on what ‘too sexual’ is • Ex. Half-naked models, sexual innuendos, sexual acts • Increase in adolescent intercourse which causes STD’s and unwanted pregnancies; shows them it’s normal and cool but does not show effects • Decrease in self-esteem because the objects of desire are a specific prototype; image altering • This can cause eating disorders and tons of plastic surgery because want to feel accepted

  4. Children Movies aren’t even safe!

  5. Alcohol What needs to be more censored? Effects In Media • Celebrities idolized for breaking the law by drinking and driving • Makes it seem glamorous; does not show deadly outcomes • Shown to be normal and an enjoyable activity • Fun equates to getting drunk in the media • Increase in underage drinking • Can lead to alcohol poisoning or death

  6. Tobacco/Drug Use What needs to be more censored? Effects In Media • Tobacco = most heavily marketed product • Ads include fun characters to draw children in • Drug-use commonly shown on tv, tabloids of celebrities, and movies • Make it seem cool • Death • Underage smoking & drug use • Violence

  7. Violence What needs to be more censored? Effects In Media • Video Games: player ultimately commits the vicious acts-controller can turn into a sword, gun, grenade, etc. • Horror movies: gory • Television shows • Desensitizes players • Increases crime rate & murder • School shootings, young kids playing with guns, etc.

  8. Stereotyping What needs to be more censored? Effects In Media • EVERYONE is at risk to be stereotyped • Usually done for comedic purposes • Ethnic Minorities: criminals, ignorant, illegal immigrants • Caucasians: privileged, scholarly • Women: Submissive housewife • Men: Masculine breadwinner • Gays: Flamboyant • Lesbians: Butch • Disabilities: incapable of doing things on own, stupid • Puts fear and hatred in people • Causes violence/hate crimes • Bullying

  9. Arguments of both sides In Favor of Censorship Opposed to Censorship More than half of Americans feel media should have MORE freedom Individuals choice to what they expose themselves to People can’t decide what is appropriate for others Violates First Amendment: Freedom of Speech & Press This prohibits government from creating laws to go against freedom and censorship (of the FCC) breaks this law • 22% feel media should have less freedom • Corrupts ideas, morals, and behaviors of people • Media needs more control to shed positive influences over people • Creates negative effects (listed)

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