Media Violence
Media Violence | Violent Music Lyrics Can Harm Children
The following viewpoint is taken from testimony that Frank Palumbo, a pediatrician, presented in 1997 on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) during congressional hearings on violent content in music lyrics and videos. Palumbo declares that he and other members of the AAP are concerned about how rock and rap songs featuring references to sexual violence, suicide, and other violent themes affect listeners. While he concedes that studies have not definitively proved that listening to violent music leads to violent behavior, he argues that there is significant evidence...
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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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