Media Violence
Media Violence | V-Chip Legislation Does Not Violate The First Amendment
Edward Markey was the primary congressional sponsor of the 1996 law that requires new television sets (within a few years of its enactment) to be equipped with V-chips—devices that can block out designated broadcasts. In the following viewpoint, Markey, a member of Congress representing Massachusetts, asserts that the law does not threaten to create a system of government censorship. The ratings system devised to work in conjunction with the V-chip was created by the television industry, not by the government, he argues, and simply provides a way of giving parents greater information...
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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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