In a society where the media creates stereotypes, showcases imperfect celebrities as role models, and often hurts more than helps the public with its mad rush for ratings, musical expression is an indicator of the times, not a cause of crimes. If Ice-T's violent and degrading song is offensive,...

Culture of Violence For most of its existence and even since its origin, America has been a self beneficially violent country. It has been founded through violence and obtained most of its possessions through violent acts. Subsequently, America is proud of its superpower status and can vi...

I go to gross movies and listen to heavy metal and rap music and I haven't killed anybody," a teenager said on a call-in radio show devoted to the tragic murders in Littleton. This young woman completely missed the point. These things provoke anger, temper, and crummy attitudes. Gross visuals and...

In America, teenagers committed thousands of homicides last year and many believe these are due to video game violence. This paper clearly explains why video games do not cause any type of actual violence. My argument is based on three main points. All video games produced in America today are requi...

Today it is very common in industrialized countries for a household to have at least one television. In fact, it is so common that it is difficult to imagine a household without TV. This shows just how important television is. Today the television has become a constant companion to many children. ...

Media ViolenceMedia violence effects the American family in numerous ways. Children are subjected to violence through all types of media. Television, music, video games, and the Internet are all easy access to today's youth, and each of these is filled with displays of violence. Children today sp...

Amanda McDonald Television Violence, Not a Major Problem Television violence may by an issue, maybe even a small factor in some crimes, but it is not the major cause for the violence in our streets. Some television shows have a lot of violence, but it is the parents job to explain to their kids ...

Domestic violence against goes beyond all cultural, economic, political and religious backgrounds. The most dramatic form of violence against women is spousal abuse. Some studies have shown that in many countries, one quarter to more than half of women report having been physically or psychologica...

Americans Must Give Up TV Violence For the Kids, Or ElseTo the unsuspecting eye, this nation's response and reaction to the rise in number of violent acts committed by teenagers could be described as appropriately overwhelming, but when examined more closely, does America really care? When examined...

THE EFFECTS OF MEDIA VIOLNCE ON CHILDREN On April 20 1999 two boys by the names of Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris walked into their High school in the little town of Colombine Colorado and opened fire on their fellow classmates.Some say it was the pare...

Back in grade school, while learning about evolution I was taught that when people cannot explain nature's occurrences they called upon God or, in contrast the devil. Did media become a demonic figure in which we so blindly came to believe in? I am an extremely superstitious individual; nevertheless...

Violence in SchoolsViolence in schools is hardly new to the United States, but growing news coverage and public concerns about the problem has marked recent years. Shocking reports of violent crimes committed by juveniles seem to have become common. Is the media to blame, for the violence juvenile...

THE EFFECTS OF MEDIA VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN On April 20,1999 two boys by the names of Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris walked into their High school in the little town of Colombine Colorado and opened fire on their fellow classmates. Some say it was the parents others say just pure teen ...