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Violence in Cartoons: Are Children Affected?

Violence in Cartoons: Are Children Affected?. Sarah E. Stetson. Forms of Violence. Overt Violence – physical force, with or without a weapon which causes pain or death to one’s self or another Aggression – Causing physical or psychological harm to another.

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Violence in Cartoons: Are Children Affected?

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  1. Violence in Cartoons: Are Children Affected? Sarah E. Stetson

  2. Forms of Violence Overt Violence – physical force, with or without a weapon which causes pain or death to one’s self or another Aggression – Causing physical or psychological harm to another

  3. What and how much are they watching? • Up to 30 hours per week • Animated cartoons • Characterized as containing some of the highest levels of violent and aggressive content on television

  4. The Family Guy Airs after 8pm on TBS, Fox, and the Cartoon Network Intended for adult audiences but on frequently enough that young children and teens can easily view it Can be searched without difficulty on the internet as well

  5. Let’s Take a Look! http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ncp5qm_a_O0

  6. Major Points Cartoons are unrealistic Focus on moral issues even if violent Violent consequences are often left out No connection to character motives Vivid production features draw attention to violent scenes Children search for role models wherever they can

  7. Cartoon of a Different Color? Just a moment…..

  8. Any questions??

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