Media Violence
Media Violence | The V-Chip Is An Inadequate Safeguard Against Television Violence
In February 1996, President Bill Clinton signed a law that required new television sets to include a V-chip that would allow viewers to block out certain shows. The legislation also provided for the creation of a television rating system by either the television industry or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In the following viewpoint, Rob Sabey, a freelance writer, argues that these steps do not go far enough to prevent children from being exposed to violence and other objectionable material on television. The V-chip will not help children of irresponsible parents who will not...
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Is Violence In The Media A Serious Problem?
- Chapter 1 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
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 2: Should The Government Restrict Media Violence?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- Government Regulations Restricting Media Violence May Be Necessary
- Government Regulation Of Media Violence Is Unconstitutional
- 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
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 3: How Should Society Respond To Media Violence?
- Chapter 3 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
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
- Chapter 4: Does Media Violence Have Artistic Value?
- For Further Reading
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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