Is Media Violence a Problem?
Is Media Violence a Problem? | The Problem of Violent Themes in Popular Music Is Exaggerated
Hillary B. Rosen is the president and chief executive officer of the Recording Industry Association of America.
Summary: A 2000 report by the Federal Trade Commission expressed concern over the marketing of violent entertainment, including music with violent or sexually explicit lyrics, to youth. In response the Recording Industry Association of America has tightened its already strong guidelines regarding advertising and the use of parental advisory labels on records, tapes, and CDs. However, those concerned about violent lyrics in music should remember...
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Table of Contents
- Media Violence Harms Children
- Research on the Effects of Media Violence on Children Is Inconclusive
- Violence on Television Is a Serious Problem
- Violence on Television News Programs Is a Serious Problem
- The Problem of Television Violence Is Exaggerated
- Violence in the Movies Is a Serious Problem
- Violence in Video Games Is a Serious Problem
- The Problem of Video Game Violence Is Exaggerated
- The Glamorization of Guns in Rap Music Is a Serious Problem
- The Problem of Violent Themes in Popular Music Is Exaggerated
- Media Violence Makes People More Violent
- The Entertainment Industry Markets Violent Media to Children
- The Problem of Media Violence Is Not Serious Enough to Justify Censorship
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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