As sensitive as this issue is, I believe it can be addressed. My report shows that some progress has already begun in several areas. Attention needs to be focused on how and why some programming has begun to move in the right direction and why the rest has not. "What this issue needs, mor...

Tired of Surfing? A couple of weeks ago I came home from a hectic day as usual and decided to relieve my tension by sitting on the couch for some "quality" television. As I turned on the tube and began channel surfing, I unconsciously stopped at a commercial for a daytime talk sho...

Within a social structure, there are many factors that influence how individuals view others and themselves. As an example, an individual's social class, cultural beliefs, and commitment to religion will influence how that person functions within a social structure. While all of these factors and m...

BACKGROUND Almost from its inception, television has attracted critics concerned with violence portrayed in prime-time and Saturday morning children's programs. Spokesmen for the broadcast industry took the position that television and the violence portrayed on television had no affect on behavior ...